Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
March 8th 2022

A Grateful Heart (I)

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:13 (KVJ)

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 5: 11-14

Praise is an act of appreciation, giving thanks or showing gratitude unto another for an act of kindness. It is also involves making joyful sounds and lifting up our voices to God. According to today’s Bible reading, what should we be grateful to God for? Firstly, we must be grateful to God for life, Psalm 150:6 says ‘Let everything that has breathe praise the Lord’. This is a command not a suggestion. It is a great privilege to be alive and to witness this moment, hence, we must be thankful to God.

Secondly, we must praise God for His mercies, Lamentations 3:22 ‘It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion fail not’. Take a moment to think about this. This means that life’s circumstances would have destroyed us if it was not for the mercies of God. To be consumed means to be swallowed, devoured, depleted, wasted or eaten up. But God’s mercy has preserved us from any evil. We must be grateful to God for His mercies.

Thirdly, we must praise God for His mighty acts, Psalm 148:3 ‘Praise Him for His mighty acts, praise Him according to His excellent greatness’. God’s acts are uncountable, all of creation tells of His mightiness, the sun, moon and stars declare His wonders. Even your personal testimonies and miracles are proofs of God’s mighty acts. Dear friends, I encourage you to be intentional in your gratitude unto God.

Action Point: Let thanksgiving be a lifestyle for you.

Intercessory prayer: Thank God for His intervention in the affairs of the world.

Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!

O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!

All ye who hear; now to his temple draw near,

Join me in glad adoration.