harvest — Word For Wednesday — Founded on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:15 NLT

All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.

Paul

The Apostle Paul wrote this verse. He’s explaining to the Corinthians why he suffers so much for the cause of Christ. People are blinded by spiritual darkness and are on their way to hell. Powerfully, the Word of God sheds light on the dark deeds of men and draws them near to God.

Why does he do it?

But, there are those who resist the light of God’s Word. They do everything in their power to silence Paul by punishing him for speaking the truth. Even though he faces constant battles, beatings, jailings, and his life is always in danger, he looks to the future. Why? Because Paul and all the people who accept Jesus as Messiah will be resurrected to live in heaven with God forever.

The reward makes it worthwhile

All of Paul’s sufferings were for the benefit of the people. He wanted everyone to experience God’s grace. A life that’s been touched by God is filled with thanksgiving. As the number of people grow who accept God’s grace, the greater the glory given to God.

That’s what thanksgiving means in this verse.