Did you spend time around the table yesterday giving thanks? Did you find yourself overwhelmed by God’s goodness? Perhaps you felt that the mere mouthing of the words, “thank you” seemed inadequate to truly express your thanks. You are wondering, “How can I say thanks?”
The Bible actually addresses that question and provides an answer. Paul spent the decade of the 50’s encouraging the churches of Macedonia and Achaia to join together in a love offering to assist the saints in Jerusalem who were suffering from a famine (see Acts 11:27-30). He discusses this offering in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9.
In 2 Corinthians 9:10 Paul reminded them that God provides the seed for sowing, multiplies the seed, and insures the harvest. This verse underlines a fundamental truth of life—God is the author and source of all that we have and He enjoys providing abundantly for His children. Take a moment and open your Bible to this text and read verses 6-15. Did you notice how often the word “thanksgiving” occurred?
Paul promised that their generous response to the need of the saints in Jerusalem would produce “thanksgiving to God” (11, 12). When we respond to the needs of others we are saying thanks to God for giving us the seed for sowing and the opportunity to sow in the lives of others. Let’s end this holiday series with Paul’s declaration—“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15).
Prayer: The indescribable gift of Your Son leaves me breathless. Thank You. Amen