Dear Beloved,
Today, I give thanks for each of you and the many ways you serve our world through leading in worship. I pray God’s protection upon each of you as we all learn to deal in what can be a very violent world. Christians and those that profess to be a Christian nation are often the target of those that would threaten to undo us. I’m sure the Romans and the Jews thought that Jesus and His followers would simply die, along with their teachings. But, because of the power of the resurrection and the unshakable faith of His followers, acts of violence fueled the flame of our salvation in and through Jesus Christ! So, in every circumstance, we give thanks. Not for senseless acts of violence, but for the response of our great nation and the unbreakable glue that binds us together in difficult times. For that and for you, I give thanks. May God sustain the families of the victims of the Boston bombings and give them peace during this difficult time. Peace and Love to each of you, Scott
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I Am Calling Youto a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving. This basis for your gratitude is My sovereignty. I am the Creator and Controller of the universe. Heaven and earth are filled with My glorious Presence.
When you criticize or complain, you are acting as if you think you could run the world better that I do. From your limited human perspective, it may look as if I’m mismanaging things. But you don’t know what I know or see what I see. If I pulled back the curtain to allow you to view heavenly realms, you would understand much more. However, I have designed you to walk by faith, not by sight. I lovingly shield you from knowing the future or seeing into the spirit world. Acknowledge My sovereignty by giving thanks in all circumstances.
Isaiah 6:3 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 7We live by faith, not by sight.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young