Thankfulness is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and expressing gratitude for the manifold blessings bestowed by God. Among these blessings, wisdom and might stand out as divine gifts that warrant special acknowledgment and appreciation.

Wisdom

Wisdom, in the biblical context, is more than mere knowledge or intelligence; it is the ability to discern and apply God's truth in daily life. The Bible frequently associates wisdom with a deep reverence for God, as seen in Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." This wisdom is a gift from God, and believers are encouraged to seek it earnestly. James 1:5 assures us, "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

Thankfulness for wisdom is exemplified in the life of King Solomon. When God offered Solomon anything he desired, Solomon chose wisdom to govern the people effectively. God was pleased with this request and granted him unparalleled wisdom, along with riches and honor (1 Kings 3:10-13). Solomon's choice and God's response highlight the value of wisdom and the gratitude that should accompany its receipt.

Might

Might, or strength, is another divine attribute for which believers are called to be thankful. It encompasses both physical strength and the inner fortitude to face life's challenges. The Bible often portrays God as the ultimate source of might, as seen in Psalm 28:7 : "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song."

The account of David and Goliath is a powerful illustration of thankfulness for God's might. David, a young shepherd, faced the giant Goliath not with conventional weapons but with faith in God's strength. In 1 Samuel 17:45 , David declares, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." David's victory was a testament to God's might, and his life was marked by songs of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and strength.

Expressions of Thankfulness

The Bible encourages believers to express thankfulness for wisdom and might through prayer, worship, and obedience. Colossians 3:16 instructs, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." This verse underscores the importance of integrating thankfulness into every aspect of life, acknowledging God's gifts of wisdom and might in communal and personal worship.

In summary, thankfulness for wisdom and might is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, recognizing these attributes as divine gifts that enable believers to live according to God's will and overcome life's challenges. Through prayer, worship, and daily living, Christians are called to continually express gratitude for these blessings, acknowledging their dependence on God's provision and strength.Daniel 2:23
I thank you, and praise you, O you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have made known to me now what we desired of you: for you have now made known to us the king's matter.
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Colossians i. 9
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Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty
... fire, they must melt us down into thankfulness and love. ... more abundantly I love you,
the less I should be loved ... and the daily occasions that are offered you, to ...
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Knowledge and Obedience.
... This is the crowning grace for which the Apostle prays"thankfulness. ... His prayer was
offered in fellowship with others ... is to be real it should be characterised ...
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Great Preparations for a Great Work
... predecessors; but Solomon was moved by thankfulness and by ... fair dawning of his reign,
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National Privileges
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body and blood offered you ... have imagined, that the Son of God should offer to ...
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Our Lady's Candle-Mass
... He, like any other firstborn son, should be sanctified ... Then she offered herself and
all that she had to ... day; and then, in meekness and thankfulness, the blessed ...
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All Saints' Day
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Reprobation Asserted: Or, the Doctrine of Eternal Election and ...
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Sacrifice to Caesar or to God
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Ebenezer!
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