THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF THANKSGIVING

John 6:6(And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. 7 Philip answered him two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them that every one of them may take a little. 8 One of his disciples Andrew, Simon Peter’ brother saith unto him, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? 10 And Jesus said, make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.  11 And Jesus took the loves; 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. 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the segments that remain, that nothing be lost).

In the journey of destiny, at times we may come across some issues that seem so embarrassing and look unsolvable. We need to understand that with God all things are possible and if He is the one leading us through our journey we have nothing to worry about. He has created us in His own image which means we also have the power to do the impossible if we believe and follow His teaching and direction (Matthew 17:20,19:26). John 14:12(Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father). Knowing what to do in any situation and doing it, is considered wisdom. That is exactly what Jesus did when he was face to face with the issue of lack and want; it was an embarrassing situation but he overcame by applying what he knows. He needed to feed his congregation when they were hungry; the place was isolated and he couldn't afford the food that would feed the entire congregation. It was a serious problem but in this kingdom, the solution to all our problems has been made available by God and they are all in the perfect book of liberty. That’s why He said we should not allow the book of the law to depart from us, that we should meditate in it day and night and do according to all that is in it (Joshua 1:8). Jesus was aware of this instruction, he knew what is in the scripture; he was aware of the multiplier effect of thanksgiving. The scripture says he knew what to do. Knowing what to do in any situation will make you at peace. Instead of complaining, he gave glory to God for making the little boy lunch available and that provoked heaven's attention. The principle of multiplication kicked in immediately and the multiplier God went into action because with Him all things are possible including that thing you are looking for my dear friend. So the best thing to do in the situation of lack and want, and insufficiency is to give thanks to God for the little that you have or where you are and He will catapult you to the next levels. Complaining complicates our situation and it will keep God far away from us while thanksgiving multiplies our blessing. When you thank God you are actually applying for more of God’s blessing, it is a way of lobbying God. You can only enter His gate with thanksgiving and His court with praise but when you complain He will shut His gate with double pad lock and guard His court with heavy guards (Psalm 100:4). There is no way you will not have anything to thank God for; your life alone is worth thanksgiving. As you continue to study the word of God you will find out that there is a way out of that situation. He rains manna for the children of Israel for 40years in the wilderness and He gives them water in dry land. He saw the land, He could have dug deeper but He decided to give them water from the rock to prove to us that the hardest situation is the easiest for Him to solve. The testimony of the children of Israel in the wilderness gave Jesus Christ the confidence that God can repeat the same because He is the same yesterday, today and forever. If we also follow his footstep by engaging the instrument of thanksgiving we will have the same result. Friends, what you are experiencing now may just be the wilderness phase of your journey and you will soon enter your promised land, your land of abundance in Jesus name. God supplied the needs of the children of Israel all through their journey in wilderness because they were his children and Jesus fed the multitude because they were his disciples; they believe in him. He is ready to do the same for you today if you will turn to Him because if you are not His own your thanksgiving will not have a multiplier effect. Salvation is the first step to start your journey with God; take that bold step today and be saved in Jesus name.

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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