During the time Bill Clinton was President many of us were really put off by his behavior, but I often remarked that had we been invited into his presence in the White House, we would have taken great pains to arrive on time and eager to make the most of the occasion. Why don’t we see a visit to the Lord’s house in the same light?
Never mind for the moment the countless opportunities we miss to pass on a little of the love He so generously showers down on us, He always finds someone else to do that. Just focus on the one thing no one else can do for us, express our gratitude to Him for all He’s given us. If we get that part right, I believe everything else will come along just fine.
Think of the times you’ve given gifts to your children. You obviously expect their gratitude and anticipate it with great joy, but even rejection of a gift can be understood and dealt with. The reactions that are both frustrating to the giver and impossible to resolve are indifference and ingratitude. You can’t make someone feel grateful. Have you truly and from the bottom of your heart given thanks to God lately for saving your life and blessing you beyond calculation? Or are you acting like the indifferent child in His eyes?
