Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’

DAILY READING; • Matthew 18:21-35; Numbers 7-8; Ecclesiastes 6

The sinking of the ship ‘Lady Elgin’ on September 8, 1860 was one of the worst maritime disasters in history. During a strong wind the ‘Lady Elgin’ was rammed by another ship, which tore a hole in its port side. This led to the sinking of the ship, resulting in the death of many of its passengers.
While the ship was sinking, many of the passengers couldn’t swim and were stranded. However a group of rescuers worked hard that day to save lives. Foremost among them was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, named Edward Spencer. He waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue 17 passengers. For being long in the cold waters, his health eventually became permanently damaged. He didn’t recover from this physical breakdown and died some years later. However, it was noted that at his funeral, none of the people he risked his health to rescue ever thanked him.

In Luke 17:11-19, when Jesus healed 10 lepers only one came back to thank Him.
These lepers had what was one of the worst diseases of their day. Leprosy attacks the body, leaving sores, missing fingers, missing toes, damaged limbs. In many cases, the initial pain of leprosy led to a loss of sensation in nerve endings, leading to more damage to more body parts. The disease could take 30 years to run its course, and in that time span, entire limbs could simply fall off. It is, assuredly, a most horrible disease. Yet after Jesus healed this lepers only one leper came back to thank Him. Leading Jesus to ask “Where are the other nine?”

Without doubt there are countless instances when God has rescued us from the frigid waters of life. Most importantly He has rescued our soul from eternal hell and damnation. But how are we showing Him we are thankful?
We should endeavor never to take God’s goodness for granted.
When we consider all God has done for us, we cannot but be filled with awe. When we think about what we deserve, as opposed to the great goodness He continues to show to us, we cannot but have an attitude of gratitude.
Praise is not just what we do, it is who we are. Our lives are meant to continually bring glory to God as we offer Him praise and thanks for His constant goodness in our lives. Especially in this season of praying and fasting, we should take time to deliberately thank God, because praise will grant speedy answers to our prayers.

Philippians 4:6-7 says ‘Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’

As we give God the praise that pleases Him, He will in turn do for us what we desire from Him. Indeed God is fearful in praises. And as we thank and praise Him today, He will do the unprecedented, the miraculous and the inexplicable in our lives.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to always remain thankful and praise-full to You at all times. I thank You Lord for all Your faithfulness and granting me speedy answers to prayers in this season in Jesus Name. ,

Quote :
Illuminate your world for you are a star destined to shine. WORDBITE 222.