Days of Praise Podcast

Thanks Be Unto God

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)

There are innumerable things for which we could—and should—give thanks... More...

Broadcast on:: 27 Sep 2024
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast. A daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Thanks be unto God. But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1557. There are innumerable things for which we could and should give thanks to God. But there are three notable gifts mentioned by Paul in his letters to the Corinthians in which he was led to use this particular exclamation. Thanks be to God. We shall do well to look at these great blessings and then, like Paul, pour out our own thanks to God for them. The first is in our text, giving thanks for God's gift of victory. And what victory is that? Death is swallowed up in victory, and death has lost its terrible sting for the believer, for Christ conquered death forever when he died for our sins and rose again. The second is similar, yet goes beyond even the first gift. Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ and makes manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. 2 Corinthians 2, 14. We are not only blessed by victory over death, but also victory in life. By the indwelling presence of the Spirit of Christ, we are enabled to triumph over circumstances and show forth the praises of him who has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. But the greatest gift of all is Christ himself. Therefore, we join with the Apostle Paul as he exclaims, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." 2 Corinthians 9, 15. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3, 16. The value of this gift is beyond language to describe. Unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Peter 1, 8. The Lord Jesus Christ is both our Creator and Savior, giving us triumphant peace and joy in life and eternal victory over death. Thanks be unto God. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with today's praise.