Render to God According to the Benefit

In 2 Kings 20:1-11, the Bible relates that Hezekiah, king of Judah, was “sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah…said unto him, thus saith the LORD, set thine house in order; for thou shalt die and not live.” We then read that Hezekiah “prayed unto the LORD…and wept sore…and the LORD came to him [Isaiah],Continue reading “Render to God According to the Benefit”

Thankful for a Life Changed by Grace

Paul wrote to the Thessalonian believers “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers” (I Thessalonians 1:2). Thanksgiving to God for his grace in the life of others was a common practice of the Apostle Paul. He related this thanksgiving in his epistles to the Romans (1:8),Continue reading “Thankful for a Life Changed by Grace”

Giving Thanks to God

This week we want to consider the important exercise of giving thanks to God.  I’m sure that none of us would think of ourselves as unthankful, but, really, when was the last time you bowed in prayer and thanked God specifically for something of his unfailing care and provision.  If all we can conjure upContinue reading “Giving Thanks to God”