PB Devotion
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
The responsibility of the Believer to the Lord is described in terms of his heart attitude. He is to have inward joy, unceasing prayer, daily thanks. These things should be constant and/or consistent in the Believers life. These three things should penetrate the innermost parts of the redeemed heart. They are the best gauge of a person’s spiritual condition.
A lot of people can carry out religious functions, but if you want to know whether you are truly filled with the Holy Spirit, ask yourself, “Do I rejoice always? Do I constantly pray? Am I increasingly thankful?” Because that is the spring from within. It will lead to a right attitude in all your duties, responsibilities and ministries. If you’re not a joyful, prayerful, thankful person, you’re struggling with the flesh. Your soul is not in line with your Spirit. When the Spirit controls you, those things are birthed.
Then Paul says in verse 18, “For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” This is attached to all three of those commands, not just the last one. God’s will in Christ Jesus is that you would have constant joy, constant prayer and constant thanks.
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
The responsibility of the Believer to the Lord is described in terms of his heart attitude. He is to have inward joy, unceasing prayer, daily thanks. These things should be constant and/or consistent in the Believers life. These three things should penetrate the innermost parts of the redeemed heart. They are the best gauge of a person’s spiritual condition.
A lot of people can carry out religious functions, but if you want to know whether you are truly filled with the Holy Spirit, ask yourself, “Do I rejoice always? Do I constantly pray? Am I increasingly thankful?” Because that is the spring from within. It will lead to a right attitude in all your duties, responsibilities and ministries. If you’re not a joyful, prayerful, thankful person, you’re struggling with the flesh. Your soul is not in line with your Spirit. When the Spirit controls you, those things are birthed.
Then Paul says in verse 18, “For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” This is attached to all three of those commands, not just the last one. God’s will in Christ Jesus is that you would have constant joy, constant prayer and constant thanks.
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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