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Give Thanks

DATE - 23rd April, 2022

TOPIC - Give Thanks

BIBLE TEXT - John 6:11 KJV
And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.


One common habit of Jesus Christ as stated in the holy scripture was that, He always gave thanks. Looking at the situation at that time, many would have also loved to feed such a huge crowd but it would be difficult and nearly impossible with human efforts and resources. Christ knew that God our Heavenly Father cares so much for His children. The same God who fed millions of Israelites in the wilderness for forty years will do much more in every situation and in our lives. He believed in the Father and knew that nothing is impossible for God to do.

Thanksgiving brings about a heart-rooted appreciation as touching the goodness and mercies of the Lord in our lives. In John 14:41 Jesus gave thanks as a sign of confidence and trust in God the Father, in the midst of sorrowful hearts and mourning, where many would have been clueless. The case of Lazarus His friend brought about saddened hearts and sorrowful thoughts and appearances in all the land of Bethany. But no one could do any thing to solve the matter until Christ came into the scene with a different heart and a different mentality. In order to appreciate the LORD, our heart and mind conditions must be checked to ensure that we walk by faith and not by sight.

The way into more of the Father is through a grateful heart. The Bible says in 1Thessalonians 5:18 KJV - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Through the art of thanksgivings we remember the goodness and glory of God over us.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I am grateful for your mighty deeds in my life and through me. Help me to trust in you at all times.

INSIGHT
A grateful heart knows how to connect with the Lord.

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