Today’s Thought:
Amen, what a little word with big power. Amen is used after a prayer, creed or other formal statement meaning “certainly,” “it is so,” or “so it be.” Interestingly enough this Hebrew word could not be easily translated in Greek. Sometimes Luke translates “amen” when it is used by Jesus in a very special manner. We find Amen used only 30 times in the Old Testament and 129 times in the New Testament. The most frequent use of the word “amen” is to affirm praises to the Lord.
In the full scripture reading, 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, we see David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving. David calls us to give thanks, sing praises, seek the strength of the Lord, remember the Lord’s wonderful works, miracles, and covenants and so much more. We have reason to celebrate that from day to day; for we daily receive the benefit, and it is a subject that can never be exhausted. As we finish this week focused on prayer, what will be your ‘Amen’ moment? How will you praise the Lord for all your blessings?
aRemember to Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield AMEN and AMEN
