Thanks
Today’s Scripture Selection: Second Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
As much as I like the writings of the apostle Paul, sometimes (dare I say it) he can be a bit wordy.
He seems to go out of his way to hammer out each fine point of theology; every nuance of meaning. It’s as if he said to himself, “Why use only five words to say this when five-hundred would say it better?”
Then, on the other hand, sometimes he is the absolute epitome of brevity.
The above passage is a great example.
In the face of God’s
- Incredible provision
- Wonderful generosity
- Powerful provision
- Amazing grace
Paul simply exclaims,
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
Here he openly, and gratefully, admits – all that God is and does for us is truly, ultimately “indescribable” – so why waste words trying to do so?
I agree. Sometimes there just isn’t anything else to say except….
“Thank you.”
Prayer: Lord, sometimes I fail to find the words to express my faith and my love. But you know that already. Thank you, Heavenly Father. AMEN.
