WHAT SHALL I RENDER TO THE LORD FOR ALL HIS BENEFITS TOWARD ME?

Psalm 116:12-15 (New International Version)

12 How can I repay the LORD
for all his goodness to me?

(1) TELL OTHERS WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR ME

Luke 8:38-39 (New International Version)

38The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39"Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.

(2) HUMBLE MYSELF BEFORE GOD

Luke 5:8 (New International Version)

8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!"

Romans 3:23 (New International Version)

23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

(3) ASCRIBE THE GLORY TO GOD

Luke 17:15-18 (New International Version)

15One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.

17Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"

(4) NEVER FORGET GOD AND HIS DEEDS

Psalm 103:1-5 (New International Version)

Of David.

1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-

3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,

5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

(5) KEEP MY PROMISES TO GOD

Psalm 66:12-14 (New International Version)

12 You let men ride over our heads;
we went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance.

13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings
and fulfill my vows to you-

14 vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke
when I was in trouble.

Deuteronomy 23:21 (New International Version)

21 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the LORD your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin.

(6) YIELD MY LIFE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

John 5:14 (New International Version)

14Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, "See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you."

(7) OFFER MY POSSESSIONS TO GOD AND HIS MINISTRY

Luke 8:1-3 (New International Version)

The Parable of the Sower

1After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.

(8) USE MY GOD WHEN GIFTS FAITHFULLY

1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version)

10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

CONCLUSION:

MY ANSWER IS SIMPLE AND SINCERE --

"THANK YOU"

PRAISE AND WORSHIP:

Still lyrics

Artist - Hillsong United

Still
Words and Music by Reuben Morgan

Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust