Scripture: Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Thought for the Day: It sounds as if thankfulness is an afterthought. ‘O by the way, don’t forget to be thankful.’ I doubt Paul intended to be perceived as nonchalant about the need to show gratitude. If anything, I imagine Paul assumed it didn’t need to be mentioned. The very core of the Christian witness begins in worship where the individual expresses gratitude. Out of the worship experience, people of faith manifest their gratitude in acts of love, compassion and justice. I don’t believe Paul was acting nonchalantly about gratitude. He made the assumption that his audience was already a group of thankful people who knew how to express their gratitude.
Prayer: Lord, before I make a few prayer requests, I pause to say thank you! Amen.
Betrayal
