It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy, O most High: For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing.
Commentary:
When you get up from sleep do you thank God? Do you take your life for granted? Tomorrow is promise to no one, but if you are reading this, God gave you this day. What are you going to do in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ today? If nothing, you are like the brutish person who goes through life taking and not giving anything back that can benefit fellow people. When you are working for Jesus you are planting seeds that will flourish not only for yourself, but for many. If you are a child of God, being so is your gift to God – to work for him. Even in old age, a devoted believer can produce a large amount of spiritual fruit. Keeping your mind of God will give you a fresh outlook and will help you teach young people a lifetime of experiences being a child of God. If you are young, seek out an elderly person, and if you are old seek out a youth, and tell them about Jesus.