NEVER STOP BEING GRATEFUL

In this life, there are many reasons for believers to give thanks. The most common reasons are when receiving material blessings, being helped by the Lord, being healed from certain illnesses, or being delivered from danger. However, today through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we find an interesting reason when the apostle of Christ expresses his gratitude through a letter to the Ephesian church: faith and love for all the saints.

As servants of the Lord, the spiritual growth of God's people can bring about endless gratitude. For Paul, these two matters are related to the steadfastness of faith in Christ, as well as love for the saints - relating to the lives of fellow believers in the Ephesian church. Faith is not just about believing in the truth of God's word, but also about having a steadfast heart in facing difficult times. Meanwhile, love for fellow believers is a matter that can show the world how love should be expressed in everyday life, not just a theory, but real evidence.

The spiritual growth that Paul is grateful for can give us a different perspective on expressions of gratitude. So, if until today we have not seen the same things happening in our personal lives or the lives of our loved ones, there is no harm in bringing this longing to the Lord. Don't we long for what Paul is grateful for, and can it also produce the same gratitude in our lives? --GHJ/www.renunganharian.net