“Be thankful in all circumstances”
In a world of need, it’s not always easy to purposefully keep gratitude in mind. But it is one of the crucial actions we are supposed to take – not just to help ourselves, but to honor the One to whom all Thanks are ultimately given.
Two thousand years ago, the Apostle Paul spent time in the ancient city of Thessalonica, and many people came to Christ. Paul traveled onward – but he apparently was worried that the faith of these new believers would wither under the relentless persecution of the day. He sent the young pastor Timothy back to check on them . . . and was thrilled to learn that despite the many hardships the church was enduring, the believers had been faithful! They had even grown in their faith and hope.
This Thanksgiving, we want to grow in our faith and hope too – no matter what is going on around us. So I’ll leave you with the words of challenge that Paul wrote to that ancient church, celebrating their faithfulness, and urging them to keep their eyes on the ultimate hope of eternity: “Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”*
*1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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