“For what thanks can we render to God again
for you…that we might see your face and might perfect (mature) that
which is lacking in your faith.” 1 Thess 3:9-10
Simply
stated if one will remain thankful unto God, one increases their ability to
remain faithful unto God. Such is Paul’s plea through Timothy to the church, illustrating
that that
which was the instrument to obtain faith, is also the means of increasing and
confirming it, as faith cometh by hearing, so it is confirmed by hearing also. It should bring great joy to a Christian to
see another person come to the saving knowledge of Christ and mature in that
faith. Paul experienced this joy countless times. Thank God for such joy and support them as
they continue to grow in the faith. Likewise, have you benefited from the
ministry of others? Has someone's guidance and faithfulness stimulated and
matured your growth in Christ? Such joy should be two-fold, for those whom you
are ministering too and for those who are ministering to you.
Ones discontent towards what they lack,
springs forth from the void of thankfulness for what they have.
HSAY…Todd
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