GRATITUDE
Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. Colossians 3:17
What can you give to the Lord for the mercy He has shown you? Anyone would recognize the need to thank someone who had given his life to save their own. But saying "Thank you" will never be enough for the Lord laying His life down as a sacrifice for your sins.
Jesus gave up the infinite glory and wealth in heaven and became poor for us, so that we who are poor could find the infinite wealth of heaven. Nothing that He could then ask of us would be too much or too demanding. Whatever you say, whatever you do, Paul says, let it be under the authority—and for the glory—of Jesus Christ.
Let your life, let your words be your expression of gratitude to Jesus. Show the heart-deep appreciation and measureless love that you have for your Saviour in the decisions you make, the topics you talk about, and the schedule you keep.
You show how much you really believe the gospel and truly trust in Christ's sacrifice, Paul says, by the way you respond to Him in your daily life. What does your life say? Is it a vibrant, vocal expression of joy and fulfillment and gratitude to the Saviour who gave Himself to set you free?
Prayer: Lord, in view of Your mercy, I offer my whole life as a living sacrifice to You.
Scriptural Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
