Thankfulness to God and to our Brethren in Christ, edification of our Brethren
We should give thanks to the Lord God for all the things whether good or bad, whatever is happening with us. Abba Father teaches us and takes us levels to levels and at times gives us some tests or sufferings also, but still he does not leave us.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Read also Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus was also tempted and tested by Abba Father
Matthew 4:1-11
At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights and afterwards was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.
For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 2:17-18
Giving Thanks to the Lord always in all situations
1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Psalm 107:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Edification of our Brethren who are co workers in your church.
Some times we forget to thank our mentors, co workers, brethren, people who work hard to the growing of us in the Lord. Together we form the Church, as all parts of body have to function properly.
We get our works done from other people / brethren and fail to thank them or pray for them, as if its only their duty to serve you and be there at your command.
Once a responsibility is given to them, you don’t help him at all , putting all the load to their shoulders. The load has to balanced, as a team member you should also help them, edifice them, motivate them.
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 14:19
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Prayer
Father God in Jesus mighty name we ask you to forgive us for not being thankful to you, our sins, omissions , not respecting the sacrifice and hardwork done by our brethren, taking full credit in front of others for others work and if we have not helped each other for sharing their load, and bossed around, got things done without a thankful heart, Forgive us Jesus Give us the spirit of Thankfulness and Holy spirit to teach us to edifice each other in our life. Holy Spirit convict us for all the mistakes we have done to God and our brethren , teach us to grow each other and be as a good steward for Lord Jesus, together only we can form the Body of Christ
Sol Shaji Thomas