Nehemiah 6:1-19; Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 11:1-19
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Paul felt an obligation to thank God for the Thessalonian believers as he heard about their growing faith and abounding love. Their progress was a direct answer to his earnest prayer (1 Thess. 3:10, 12). Likewise, we too should pray for the spiritual growth of other believers. When God answers our prayer, let us remember to joyfully thank Him. Our gratitude is only fitting. It acknowledges His work in their lives and brings glory to Him. —George Ferrier
I help from Him obtained, and therefore give Him praise;
And while my heart exults with joy, my songs to Him I raise. —Scottish Psalter