MAKE FEBRUARY THANKSGIVING HISTORY MONTH

SCRIPTURE: “but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ. Therefore...be steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord...” 1 Corinthians 15:57
Sometimes when I get sloppy regarding the day at hand, I resign myself to doing before me, as a substitute for genuine desire.’ But nothing brings the revival like the stir of a good question, such as Isn’t God good? and Hasn’t God been good to me? The ‘Amen!,’ and the ‘Yes!’ to follow those question-types is a blessing to realize. Nothing reroutes one from drifting like a good question. Every now and then, and sometimes daily, the wilderness of my flesh requires such a spiritual tweaking. Thank You, Holy Spirit! You know how complex life can be, has been, and is, and while the devil is in the details, even more so is the delight!
It doesn’t matter what shade or hue you have, what language-community you hail from, what politics, philosophy, or religion you favor, or what pronouns you believe are applicable, life offers complexity to us all, and truth be told, we add to it unnecessarily. As was told Nicodemus, ‘You must be born again.’ That said, my preferred verb is believe. Our contemporary complexity [though there is nothing new under the sun] demands one thing of us all to thrive - truth. And the big truth for these complex times is that there is a gift by which-- despite the lure of radicalizing complexity-- we have the victory, and, hence, the reasonable opportunity for responding to life with gratitude, knowing the life we have is because of His mercy and grace, shown and known through an utterly, divinely, merciful, and gracious act, wholly creditable to GOD alone.
So, when you stumble... take it to the Lord in prayer. When your hiccups become habits... take it to the Lord in prayer. If you’ve confessed the Lord, as the song goes, call Him up and tell Him what you want [knowing your wants; have been made redeemed by the prerequisite, sincerely put confession first] yes, let your requests be made known to God. Let the light of truth order your steps, knowing God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
Brothers and sisters, let us be cross-eyed together! Jesus paid it all! If death is the ultimate oppressor, and all else short of death-- a lesser oppressor--how can we not abound in thanksgiving? How can we not be steadfast, given His faithfulness toward us? How shall we not praise Him with this unearned breath? “But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written; Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?... but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:54,55,57) “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Let us rejoice in truth. In letting our light shine, pray let there be exceeding thanksgiving. In truth, it is reasonable to do so.
PRAYER: Abba, Father God, it is in Your name we give thanks. Jesus, Lord, Savior, and Son
of God, we are grateful. For Your ministry, Holy Spirit of God, we bless You with the fruit of
gratitude. You are worthy of all of our praise! Amen. Amen. And Amen!
By Bro. McNeal Brockington
It doesn’t matter what shade or hue you have, what language-community you hail from, what politics, philosophy, or religion you favor, or what pronouns you believe are applicable, life offers complexity to us all, and truth be told, we add to it unnecessarily. As was told Nicodemus, ‘You must be born again.’ That said, my preferred verb is believe. Our contemporary complexity [though there is nothing new under the sun] demands one thing of us all to thrive - truth. And the big truth for these complex times is that there is a gift by which-- despite the lure of radicalizing complexity-- we have the victory, and, hence, the reasonable opportunity for responding to life with gratitude, knowing the life we have is because of His mercy and grace, shown and known through an utterly, divinely, merciful, and gracious act, wholly creditable to GOD alone.
So, when you stumble... take it to the Lord in prayer. When your hiccups become habits... take it to the Lord in prayer. If you’ve confessed the Lord, as the song goes, call Him up and tell Him what you want [knowing your wants; have been made redeemed by the prerequisite, sincerely put confession first] yes, let your requests be made known to God. Let the light of truth order your steps, knowing God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
Brothers and sisters, let us be cross-eyed together! Jesus paid it all! If death is the ultimate oppressor, and all else short of death-- a lesser oppressor--how can we not abound in thanksgiving? How can we not be steadfast, given His faithfulness toward us? How shall we not praise Him with this unearned breath? “But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written; Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?... but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:54,55,57) “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Let us rejoice in truth. In letting our light shine, pray let there be exceeding thanksgiving. In truth, it is reasonable to do so.
PRAYER: Abba, Father God, it is in Your name we give thanks. Jesus, Lord, Savior, and Son
of God, we are grateful. For Your ministry, Holy Spirit of God, we bless You with the fruit of
gratitude. You are worthy of all of our praise! Amen. Amen. And Amen!
By Bro. McNeal Brockington
Archive
2023
January
MOVING INTO A NEW YEAR AND LEAVING YOUR BAGGAGE BEHINDEncouraging You in the New YearA Veteran StudentAll of God’s Gifts Are Wrapped in JesusThe Gift that Keeps on GivingA Faith That’s Signed and SealedI Remember Grandma (Part I)I Remember Grandma (Part II)Roots Growing DeeperSTANDING IN HIS PEACEBE WARY OF COMPARING! (Part I)BE WARY OF COMPARING! (Part II)TIE A YELLOW RIBBON...[Part I]TIE A YELLOW RIBBON... [Part II]The One That Got Away [Until Now] Part IThe One That Got Away [Until Now] Part IIThe One That Got Away [Until Now] PartWINTER, ALREADY ?! [Part I]WINTER, ALREADY ?! [Part II]HE KNOWS!Godly Hope vs. Positive ThinkingHope DeferredCalled To Endure!The Greatest Expectation!The Ear and Eye GateCourage, Saints!!Getting to Know Him- Little By LittleSame Storm Different Boat pt2The Apron of ServanthoodGetting to Know Him- Little By LittleConfess It as Sin!
February
People Are Laughing Out Loud at My BibleMe, Myself, and I (Depression)I Have to Qualify to Run the RacePreach, Preacher!Does He Know You?LESSONS FROM A LOWLY HOUSECAT (Part I)LESSONS FROM A LOWLY HOUSECAT (Part II)God’s Obedient Wild Kingdom (Part I)God’s Obedient Wild Kingdom (Part II)PRAISE God for WITNESSES!Sock LintSock LintNO GAS! NO BRAKES! SAY WHUT?! (Part I)NO GAS! NO BRAKES! SAY WHUT?! (Part II)THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE (Part I)THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE (Part II)Having The Faith to Favor And Follow A Faithful God (Part I)Having The Faith to Favor And Follow A Faithful God (Part II)MORE THAN 'SUPER,’ MORE THAN 'HERO'!HE IN WE, AND WE IN HE! [where 'we' can also be 'me'] (Part I)HE IN WE, AND WE IN HE! [where 'we' can also be 'me'] (Part II)MAKE FEBRUARY THANKSGIVING HISTORY MONTHTAKE HEED HOW YOU WALKTrust and ObeySpiritual ImmaturityMake It PersonalCain was Able and So are YouClimate Change
March
Loving My SpouseStop! In the Name of Love!Ask Not, Have Not!Beneficial GraceThe Incomparable ChristRECEIVE The CHIEF CORNERSTONE! Part IRECEIVE The CHIEF CORNERSTONE! Part IIDETRIMENTAL DELAYSFootprints On the Mountainside Part IFootprints On the Mountainside Part II...I SMELL SMOKE IN THE AUDITORIUM...The Heartbeat of His HeartThe Wayward and The ObedientThe Potter and His Vessels of ClayGod Can Use Anybody!You’re Canceled!Today’s Assignment!There You Go, Again!I Messed Up!The Worker and The Work!Repent and Obey!God Can Reach Anybody, But Will You?Wonder Working PowerThere is Work for You to Do!Yes, God Does Reveal Himself to Us!Now Hear ThisImperfect, But Usable!Preach the WordGod Can Save AnybodyThe Hard WordThe Message of Salvation from God
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Amen & Amen! Thank you LORD! Grateful for who you are, ABBA!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thanks Bro for encouraging truth.
Amen and Amen my brother. Our God is so good. Thank you for this encouraging devotional!!!
Amen 🙌🏽 🙌🏽🙌🏽