Jesus lived a life of thanksgiving. He always thanked His Father for what He had and for always hearing Him when He prayed. That was how He released miracles in His life.
In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-13), Jesus' attitude was one of thankfulness. He took a little boy's lunch of 5 loaves and 2 fish, gave thanks and had them distributed. He gave thanks for the little that was there and the little multiplied. Not only did the people eat as much as they wanted, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers!
So when you see the meager balance in your bank account, thank the Lord for what you have. That's your "5 loaves and 2 fish." When you give Him thanks that He is your provider and the source of your supply, in spite of the little you have, your little will become much, with leftovers!
Even when faced with the impossible, the solution was still, "Father, I thank you..." When Jesus stood outside Lazarus' tomb, and the people took away the stone that was covering the tomb, He did not see the situation as hopeless and impossible. He simply lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me." Then, He proceeded to call forth Lazarus, and the man came forth alive once more!
The raising of Lazarus, who had been dead for more than 4 days, was one of Jesus' greatest miracles. And He accomplished this by saying, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me." He thanked His way to an awesome miracle.
My friend, the next time you find yourself praying, "God, please do this for me! Please give me..." STOP! Instead, say, "Thank You God, for hearing me. And because You have heard me, I thank You that I have what I ask for." And when you thank God, the little that you have will multiply. Your impossible situations will turn around to reflect God's provision. And resurrection life will hit you!
Thought for the day:
When you give Him thanks for the little you have, your little will become much, with leftovers!
"So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, 'Father, I thank you that you have heard me.'"
John11:41 NIV
---message above from Joseph Prince
I know sometimes I get ahead of myself thinking that i am better than my situation or simply comparing myself to peers that are doing better than me thinking that I should have more and make more because of what I've accomplished or done. I know we get that way just because it is in our human nature. But what God says about that is, simply be thankful for the things I have now. You have to remember to keep things simple when it comes to living life. We all have to keep things in perspective and that all things and situations are temporary.
I just want to encourage whoever is reading this, to think, to live and to be thankful for what you have, friends, family, things, work, car, legs, feet, eyes, or simply just another day to live! Be THANKFUL!
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