“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”
Revelation 7:12
So do God’s servants praise God in heaven. “Salvation belongs to our God” cry out the great multitudes (Revelation 7:9-10). The saints in heaven sing this glorious song. But also do we, as saints on this side of heaven, have reason to sing such a hymn.
Salvation does belong to our God, who sits upon the throne!
We have reason to give thanks, not only for the Lord’s bountiful goodness for the needful things of body and life. God also gives salvation through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
In His Word, God declares it. In Christ’s Supper, God gives it. In Baptism, God calls us His own special people.
Yes! We do have reason to give thanks, knowing that God loves us. We know this because of Jesus Christ! To God be all the glory! Amen.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, receive our thanks to you, not for our sake, but only for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Forgive us for our selfishness and for taken for granted all which you freely give us. Help us to use your gifts for the benefit of others. Amen.
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