The word for this week is "render". We'll be looking at these verses:
Mark 12:17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. KJV
Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. KJV
1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. KJV
These are all the Greek word "apodidomai". Strong's Concordance says: to give away (up, over, back). Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: to deliver, to restore. One of the sayings that we are all familiar with is "Give credit where credit is due". That is really the idea that we are seeing in this new Hillsong UNITED song called "Here's To The One". It's all about honoring the ONE Who has done the most for us! It is always good to give thanks to people who have helped us or given to us, but sometimes the One Who has given or done the most gets the least amount of praise and thanksgiving. We know that this is NOT true of your family! That is one of the many reasons that you walk in so much FAVOR and BLESSING! You give God the glory for every good thing! We love to give God the glory for all the wonderful blessings we see in your life, too! We can't wait to see your new home! God's hand is everywhere on this situation! This song helps us to keep practicing our 'rendering' thanks to HIM!
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
