Promesses de Dieu

Abraham fut fortifié dans la foi, donnant gloire à Dieu, étant pleinement convaincu que ce que Dieu a promis, il est puissant aussi pour l’accomplir. Romains 4. 20, 21

Celui qui a promis est fidèle. Hébreux 10. 23

- Pour celui qui cherche la paix intérieure : “Quiconque demande, reçoit ; et celui qui cherche, trouve ; et à celui qui frappe, il sera ouvert” (Luc 11. 10).

- Pour celui qui a des soucis : “Ne vous inquiétez de rien, mais, en toutes choses, exposez vos requêtes à Dieu par la prière et la supplication avec des actions de grâces ; et la paix de Dieu, qui surpasse toute intelligence, gardera vos coeurs et vos pensées dans le Christ Jésus” (Philippiens 4. 6, 7).

- Pour celui qui est malade : “Nous savons que toutes choses travaillent ensemble pour le bien de ceux qui aiment Dieu, de ceux qui sont appelés selon son plan” (Romains 8. 28).

- Pour celui qui cherche sa voie avec prière : “Je t’instruirai, et je t’enseignerai le chemin où tu dois marcher ; je te conseillerai, ayant mon œil sur toi” (Psaume 32. 8).

- Pour celui qui est face à la mort, Jésus dit : “Moi, je suis la résurrection et la vie : celui qui croit en moi, même s’il meurt, vivra” (Jean 11. 25, 26).

- Pour celui qui se sent en danger : “L’Éternel gardera ta sortie et ton entrée, dès maintenant et à toujours” (Psaume 121. 8).

- Pour celui qui se sait coupable : “Si nous confessons nos péchés, il est fidèle et juste pour nous pardonner nos péchés et nous purifier de toute iniquité” (1 Jean 1. 9).

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Giving Thanks Always

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Isaiah 12:4

Father God, I thank You for Your amazing work in my life. You love me unendingly, more than I can even express.

In the seventeenth century, Martin Rinkart served as a clergyman in Saxony, Germany, for more than thirty years during times of war and plague. One year he conducted more than 4,000 funerals, including his wife’s, and at times food was so scarce that his family went hungry. Although he could have despaired, his faith in God remained strong and he gave thanks continually. In fact, he poured his gratitude into “Nun danket alle Gott,” the song that became the well-loved English hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God.”

Rinkart followed the example of the prophet Isaiah, who instructed God’s people to give thanks at all times, including when they’d disappointed God (Isaiah 12:1) or when enemies oppressed them. Even then they were to exalt God’s name, making “known among the nations what he has done” (v. 4).

We might give thanks easily during harvest celebrations such as Thanksgiving, when we’re enjoying an abundant feast with friends and family. But can we express our gratitude to God in difficult times, such as when we’re missing someone from our table or when we’re struggling with our finances or when we’re locked in conflict with one close to us?

Let’s echo Pastor Rinkart, joining hearts and voices as we give praise and thanks to “the eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore.” We can “sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things” (v. 5).

By:  Amy Boucher Pye

Reflect & Pray
In times of hardship, how do you turn to thanksgiving and praise? What role does God through His Holy Spirit play in this?