Psalms 107:1 AMP
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever!
I am reminded again of the importance of the state of my heart. Whatever is the focus of my inner man will definitely define what flows out of my outer man. If I spend time focusing on the problems, the mountains, the hindrances and the limitations, how would my heart be able to focus on the divine solutions that God is able to introduce and sustain? If all I see is the Red Sea, how do I know the amazing things that lie just ahead of the Sea? Interestingly, the name of the writer of the psalm is not specified, but the message of the verse above is clear: giving thanks the right way is the reflection of understanding of who God is, acknowledging what He has done and grateful for the amazing things which still lie ahead. That understanding helps me know that no man deserves the same attention as God does. He raises and uses men as and when he pleases, but all the praise goes to God. Men will be used by God, and it is good to also appreciate the impact of men in your life, but never ascribe to any man that which belongs to God. Thanksgiving is the key to His gates.
The verse above lays out a few reasons why I need to give thanks. God is a good God. That simple sentence has led to several issues, as men wonder if there is a good God in the midst of all the evil around us. However, as I consider who I am, where I am and what I have received, I know, without a doubt, that God is good. Whatever may have been my experiences up till this point, I stand by the grace of God. He has had compassion on me, not allowing the will of the enemy to prevail over me. His love for me is not subject to my being deserving; in fact, His greatest gift of love was given even before I was born, and the offer of love remains in place for the entire duration of my lifetime here on earth. Man is unable to sustain anything by himself, and whatever he starts has to die with him, or be continued by another person. God alone is the One called the Author and Finisher of our faith, and He alone can sustain that which He gives. The Lord has made known to me who He is, what He is, and what He can do. What is my response? God's time of favour is here..
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