Ingratitude Toward God

I’m so thankful that the infinite God, who reigns above the heavens, left us the holy scriptures to keep us grounded in the reality of what He accomplished for us on the cross through the death of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. No, my friends, God has not left us to wander through this vast wilderness filled with corruption, but He has left us reminders of His love towards us written in the Bible. Not only that, but He has made the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, which enlightens our minds and guides our deepest affections to receive His word as well. There is no doubt that when we enter in upon the sacred text of God’s word, as an act of veneration towards Him, our hearts will be postured before Him in holy worship. Joy will spring up in our soul as a well spring of water found by those who have traveled through a hot desert. Oh, my brothers and sisters in Christ, nourish yourself daily with the everlasting words of heaven. Let it take you to the foot of the cross where Jesus Christ bore your transgressions and canceled your certificate of death consisting of the decrees that were against you, which was hostile to you.

Remember, you were once condemned to the eternal fires of hell, and it was Jesus Christ who removed your sins. He is the One Who nailed your sin to the cross when the executioner drove the iron through His hands and feet, pinning Him to the tree. So, never let the deceitfulness of sin cause ingratitude to well up in your heart, but frequently visit the pages of holy scripture and listen to the voice of God. This is where you will begin to comprehend the hidden treasures found only in Jesus Christ. Beloved, you cannot be cold-hearted if you continue to recall the goodness of God. Always seek joy in the Lord; and, with that gladness, there will come fervent love to Him who has wrought all these things on your behalf and brought you into the blessed estate of those who are saved. So then, Christian, fan aflame the intrinsic desires of God that lie within your soul. Do not rest until your heart has entered into a place of worship that exalts Jesus Christ through the confession of sin, the longings of repentance, and a heart of praise towards Him. “Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”