Giving Credit to Whom Credit Is Due

by Darla Noble

Psalm 50:14-15

Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Pay your vows to the Most High. Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.

The story is told of two men who both claimed to have developed a particular variety of apple.

Obviously, one of them was being untruthful, but it wasn’t until the judge asked each of the men to explain the process they used to develop this new fruit that he knew who was telling the truth and who wasn’t. The man who deserved credit for his ingenuity and hard work spoke passionately and in great detail. The other man’s explanation was vague, lacked important details, and he misused terminology even a novice botanist would know.

We never have to have a single doubt as to the giver of life and all that we have. It is God.

We never have to have a single doubt as to who the Creator and Master of the universe is. It is God.

We never have to have a single doubt as to who cares for us, protects us, comforts us, and showers us with His amazing love and immeasurable blessings. It is God.

The Father of Lies (John 8:44) may try to tell us otherwise, but we know to give credit where credit is due. May we always give thanks to God for His amazing gifts!


Reflection

For what am I thankful? When did I last take the time to say thank-You to God for each specific thing?


Prayer

Thank You, God, for who You are, for Your mighty power, and Your amazing love. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.