“Thank You Is Not Enough”
Wednesday, August 14, 2024Key Verse
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21
Text — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Message
Just before she slept that Sunday evening, Regina began to think about Jesus’ sacrifice and suffering on the cross to save her from the punishment and consequences of her sins. After a short time, she began to pray. “Dear God, I realize that just saying, “Thank You Jesus” is not enough to appreciate You for all You have done for me. “I give my heart, my life, my all to You. Lord, please help me to live for You.” As she prayed, tears rolled down her cheeks.
Just saying “thank you” is never enough to appreciate God for His great love. In fact, no words can ever be enough. To show appreciation to God for His great love, you must also live in obedience to His word and please Him in all that you do, even when people make jest of you for doing the right things. Follow the example of Regina. Make up your mind to live to please God in all things. Surrender your heart and life completely to God. Pray and ask Him to help you.
Further Reading
Matthew 5:13-16
Prayer for today
Dear Father, help me to obey You in all things and live my life to please You.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
