I Would Like To Thank

“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.” – Revelation 11:17

 

In preparation for Season 5 of the television show American Idol, contestants had to fill out an online questionnaire. 

In response to the question, "If you win, who will you thank first?" 16 of the 24 finalists didn't hesitate to acknowledge their allegiance to God. Some of their responses included:

"I would thank God first…"

"My personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."

"God, then my wife …"

"God."

"God, then my Mom."

"God! (of course)."

"I will first thank God Almighty!"

"God."

"God, then my family."

"Jesus! He's so good to me."

"My savior, Jesus Christ."

"God."

One contestant, Mandisa Hundley, witnessed: "Jesus is my hero. He saved my life." Mandisa told of the influence author and speaker Beth Moore has had upon her: "She inspires me to live more like Jesus, and I want to do the same." Mandisa has gone on to be a Christian gospel singer. 

 

Jesus is to be worshiped above all. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that He is all-powerful and all-loving. 

 

““God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.” – Izaak Walton

 

God’s Word: “Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: ‘Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.’” – Revelation 19:6