I Am Thankful, Now What?

2 Corinthians 5:17

By Stewart McCarter, November 19, 2020

(2 Corinthians 5:17)

Thankfulness produces actions.

  1. BEING THANKFUL WITH WORDS

    1. Our mouths are meant to praise (Psalm 149:6)
    2. Our mouths are meant to testify (Psalm 89:1)
    3. Our mouths are meant to bless (James 3:9-10)
    4. Our mouths are meant to edify (Ephesians 4:29)
  2. BEING THANKFUL WITH DEEDS

    1. We are made to do good deeds (Ephesians 2:10)
    2. We are made new creations (Colossians 3:12-14)
    3. We are made to work hard (Eccesiastes 9:10)
  3. BEING THANKFUL WITH MINISTRY

  1. God made us part of a body (Colossians 3:15-17)
  2. God made us to use our gifts to build up the body (Romans 12:6)
  3. We should minister to strangers (Hebrews 13:2)

What about you?

  1. Decide and use your mouth to honor God.
  2. What can you do to help someone to show thankfulness to God.
  3. Where do you commonly use your abilities in ministry.