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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. |
Subject: What's really going on? |
Bible Note: I agree with Prayon that as believers, we MUST exercise and walk in great faith, regardless of the circumstances. After all, that's what "walking by faith, and not by sight" means. However, mommapbs brings up an equally valid point in that God's plan and purposes are much higher than what we can know at the time they're unfolding. I mean, Lazarus DIED after being sick... not from a lack of faith, but because it was God's plan that Jesus would raise him in front of many witnesses (including Pharisees), that God would be glorified. I believe exercised and growing faith is vital to all believers in their walk with Jesus Christ. And I believe Jesus Christ is still very much the Master Physician and Healer. His plan may include a season of illness or crisis - but it's for our own good to be sure. Isaiah 38:17 - after King Hezekiah's life was extended, and he had been very close to death, responded: "Indeed it was for my own peace that I had great bitterness; but You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back." Abounding in His grace, XRing |