10 Times More
Someone once said,
“If you believe one-tenth of what you say you believe you should be
ten times more excited than you are.”
Maybe it’s this . . .
- We fail to remember that being called “believers” means we “believe.”
- We fail to remember what it is we believe.
- And we fail to give thanks.
We believe that God gave.
And we received.
And when we receive a gift, what should be our natural response?
Thanksgiving
God has given us numerous gifts for which we can be eternally grateful.
Here are TEN to start out with.
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Maybe you’d like to write them out in a “Thank You” note and keep them handy
. . . as a reminder to “give thanks.”
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#1 – God’s Son
“Our Savior Jesus Christ. . . gave himself for us.” (Titus 2:14)
God’s Son wasn’t forced into being our Savior.
Jesus Christ gave Himself freely for us.
Why?
#2 – Forgiveness of Sins
“. . . that [we] might receive forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 26:18)
Each of us deserves the worst punishment imaginable for the filth of our sins.
Christ took it on Himself.
That we might receive forgiveness in its place.
#3 – Family Status
“As many as received him, to them gave he the power
to become the sons of God.” (John 1:12)
We have received the right to be called the children of God.
We have the same family status as God’s own Son.
#4 – Grace
“. . . grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus
before the world began.” (2 Timothy 1:9)
God’s favor when we didn’t deserve it – when we deserved His DIS-favor – was so certain to be ours that He gave it to us long before He brought anything into existence.
#5 – the Holy Spirit
“. . . ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)
The Spirit of truth indwells us, fills us, rebukes us, seals us, and produces His fruit through us.
#6 – Peace
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” (John 14:27)
Christ left us His peace.
It is ours – available and apart from any peace we could achieve from any other source.
#7 – Wisdom
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
. . . and it shall be given.” (James 1:5)
When we need wisdom, we can ask for it.
And He will give it willingly.
Again and again.
#8 – Victory over death
“Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)
Because Christ rose from the dead, death will not have victory over us.
#9 – An Inheritance
“. . . that they may . . . receive an inheritance.” (Acts 26:18)
This inheritance is incorruptible, undefiled, does not fade away, and is reserved in heaven for us.
We’re “joint heirs” with God’s own Son.
#10 – Everlasting Life
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
Since we believe what we say we believe, let’s be more excited, more joyful
. . . more grateful.
10 times more.
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