“For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Rom. 1:21.
Many years ago, a story was told, about a devout king who was disturbed by the ingratitude of his royal court. He prepared a large banquet for them. When the king and his royal guests were seated, a beggar sneaked into the hall, sat down at the king’s table, and fed sumptuously. Without saying a word, he then left the room. The guests were furious and asked permission to seize him and teach him the lesson of his life for such Ingratitude. The king replied, “That beggar has done only once to an earthly king what each of you does three times each day to God.”
You sit there at the table and eat until you’re satisfied. Then you walk away without recognizing God, or expressing one word of thanks to Him. Ingratitude denotes spiritual immaturity. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their concern is not what you did for them yesterday, but what you can do for them today. The past is meaningless to them, so is the future. They live for the present. Those who are mature are deeply appreciative of those who laboured in the past. They recognize those who labour during the present and provide for those who will be labouring in the future.
Ingratitude attracts the displeasure of God as indicated by the key Bible verse for this article. If you do not acknowledge God who brought you to where you are today, then who will take you to where you are going? Whatever your situation, you should maintain a grateful heart and an attitude of gratitude. The Bible states: “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess. 5:18. You owe God thanksgiving as long as your breath is still within you. Ps. 150 verse 6 states “ Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” Ingratitude destroys your creativity, stay humble and grateful.
FURTHER READING:
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psa. 103:1-2.
“Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.” Psa. 104:1.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, I submit myself to Your authority today and declare that my spirit will grow and become fruitful as You lead me by the virtue of Your flawless character. I submit to Your wisdom as You freely give to me my heart’s desires. I align my heart with Your heart and my will with Your will. May Your blessings overtake me and the boundary lines fall for me in pleasant places as You have decreed. In Jesus’s name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Isa. 1:1-31.
Isa. 2:1-22.
Isa. 3:1-26.
Isa. 4:1-6.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“Ingratitude Destroys Your Creativity, Stay Humble And Grateful.”
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