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.
Thanksgiving is an attitude of appreciation and gratitude to God for all things. It is the master password to gaining entrance into God’s Gate and Court(Psalm 100:4). That is, thanksgiving and praise qualify us to carry Divine Presence and that is all we need to have a triumphant ride in life. It is a major secret to increase in life. Thanksgiving as a lifestyle will establish us in a ceaseless flow of signs and wonders and a key to accessing supernatural supplies. Thanksgiving connects us to the abundance of God’s resources. Jeremiah 30:19 “Then out of them shall proceed thanksgiving. And the voice of those who make merry; I will multiply them, and they shall not diminish; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.”
Thanksgiving always yields multiplication. It is a major mystery of supplies and abundance in the glory. In other words, for everything that must increase, God must be gratefully acknowledged. Anything we do not thank God for diminishes. Jesus knew this spiritual technique and used it often during His earthly ministry. After commanding everyone to sit down upon the grassy slopes, Jesus took the boy’s five loaves and two fishes, he lifted them up and gave thanks and they multiplied. This shows how important it is to be tirelessly grateful to God. That is, as soon as He gave thanks, the food multiplied such that twelve baskets were gathered as remnants. No wonder it is written in Psalm 67:5-6 “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.” It is when we release our thanksgiving and praise to God that He commands the earth to yield her increase to us. He is able to give us more than enough! It is time for our bread to multiply and it will take genuine thanksgiving because a grateful heart is the guarantee for a fruitful life.
Beloved, giving thanks to God leads to appreciation and elevation of life and destiny. Make up your mind to appreciate always for what you have and where you are for thanksgiving to God is what lifts you up from lack and want. Thank God in every situation you find yourself for He will always multiply whatever you are thankful for. Appreciate Him for the little you have and your elevation is guaranteed. You may have seen God’s goodness in the past, but you have not touched the surface of what God has in your future so, thank Him for all things. And as you thank Him, He will comfort you and make your wilderness like Eden and your desert like His Garden full of joy and gladness. Today, I want you to focus on those things you have, not on things you don’t have and immensely thank God with a sincere heart for it, and as you do, you will experience the miracle of provision in Jesus Name! Remember, as long as you are ready to thank and praise God, no devil can place an embargo on your increase.
O LORD, thank You for Your Word, I thank You for all things and everything working for my good in Jesus’ Name.