MCGI THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR 13/004/2024
1 Corinthians 1:24, John 13:35, Malachi 3:18, Luke 18:22, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:9, John 8:12, Act 26:18, Psalm 34:7, John 1:8, 1 John 5:18, Proverb 11:22, Luke 18:22, Galatians 1:7, Timothy 1:8, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 John:5:18
Thank God for the wonderful lesson on this special day being a Thanksgiving day filled with blessings from God; hence on this day yesterday, a lot was actually learned from the scripture we are being taught, as much as I will explain as Brother Daniel taught to us.
According to the book of 1 Corinthians, let us understand that it can be through our faith that we reach out to God almighty who made us; hence, we identify faith as the connection that announced us as believers in spite of region, which actually unites us as one body.
So there is a need for us to acknowledge the fact established by Jesus in the inclusivity of faith, which accommodates everyone recognizing Christ as the power of God, which makes a difference in our lives as believers, irrespective of where we come from.
There is always a need for us to understand what John 13:35 says, patterning love and unity in our doctrine that every believer has to practice, which identifies us and defines our discipleship in remaining committed to the work of God. Hence, it is very important to be of love and not hatred, which brings disunity among men.
Hence, the above entails us more on the importance of love unity, which signifies that wherever there is love, there is always unity found in between. That's to say, love has a big role to play in our lives once we accept it and embrace being part of it.
The book of Luke 18:22 went on to teach us about generosity, which is the main thing to be found among men, as Jesus instructed a man to sell all his possessions and give to the poor, who have nothing; hence, this scripture reminds us that we have to help those in need from our hearts and certainly our reward is heaven.
So brethren, let us be more careful over the things of the earth. As 1 Timothy 18:22 says, let us understand that even if we are rich and wealthy, we shouldn't use it as a means to suppress others, nor should we rely on it as much as we are advised to keep our hope in God and trust in the process within our faith.
As much as in the book of 1 Timothy 6:9, it advises us not to be too conscious of pursuing wealth at all costs, which can lead us to trespass across our boundaries, thereby leading us to slack in our faith in Christ Jesus by weighing our spiritual life down as much. So in this, we are taught to be of the faith by doing the needful while remaining righteous.
So there is a high need to acknowledge Jesus as the source of spiritual enlightenment, which is what guides our entire lives with what we do as well. Hence, we must understand that being of Christ brings clarity in what we do, guidance, and as much as spiritual illumination across others, which brings forth blessings among men even in times of problem. He is there to answer us.
Act 26:18 taught about the being of Christ releasing people from darkness and exposing them to the truth, which is of God, so brethren, let us be of faith and practice what God expects from us, which comes from trust in God as much as we have faith in him.
● Psalm 34:7 assures us of protection whenever we are of the faith in God, as well as doing what we are instructed to do.
● John 1:18 teaches us about being humble and acknowledging the fact that God has a greater plan for us.
● 1 John 5:18 enlightens us on the need to be of God, who is after protecting our interests through his divine power, provided we have his morals.
● Proverb 11:22, so we are taught to be of wisdom, live with our life spirituality, and do as much as the world of God expects from us.
