For all things are for your sakes, II Cor. 4:15

II Cor. 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

We go through so much in our lives and we don't understand why, for what purpose. We look at situations and say "okay, now what"? When really it is about others. It was about others for Christ. He didn't die for Himself. He died for others. He also lived for others, for us. What more could we do for Him. He saw that it was important to not only die for us but to show us how to live. If salvation was all it was about then the Bible would be mighty thin. Things that happen to us, God uses for His honor if we allow it. I had the opportunity to speak with a gentleman today. He came over to take a look at what we are getting rid of, it is like a “pre-estate” sale. Anyhow, I was able to talk to him about the Lord and found out that he was already saved. He had gotten away from the Lord and was battling with the things of this world. There is not one person that is above reproach in this life. Boy, but when we see Jesus we won't ever worry about failing Him again. I love the boldness that the Holy Spirit gives us when we surrender to it. It always amazes me how the Lord uses His Word through us. I don't know how many times I have said, “I was just reading this verse in the Bible...” and it would relate to the person I am talking to.

For all things are for your sakes (He uses it and blesses us for it)

that the abundant GRACE (Gods Riches At Christ Expense)

might through the thanksgiving (the expression of gratitude)

of many redound (contribute greatly to a persons credit)

to the Glory of God (Heaven)

I love sharing God's Word!

We always talk about Jesus died for us...but let's not forget He first lived for us.