Psalm 107: 1 ”O Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.!”
In a world where we are always busy rushing for work, assignments, family, and the pandemic, many times we tend to just miss out on the goodness of God. Thanking God just becomes a routine and we are not convicted of this power of gratefulness. Have we ask ourselves. Why do we give thanks? To me personally, I give thanks to God because deep down within me I am convicted of the powerful mighty hand of God upon me. I am grateful for His Love upon me.
When we choose to be grateful for what we have, there is a supernatural release of power that takes place.
Let’s look at the first miracle of the bible. The famous parable of Jesus changing water into wine. You can read them in John chap 2: 1-11. I was always reminded of this first miracle that Jesus did and the power of believing.
But as I was reading this passage, I notice that Jesus’s mother told him ”They are out of wine.”But at that moment, Jesus actually replied ”Is that any of our business,mother-yours or mine? This isn’t my time, Don’t push me.” -John chap 2: 4-MSG
Even after Jesus telling his mother, it isn’t the right time, the mother went ahead anyway, telling the servants ”Whatever he tells you to do, do it.” John chap 2: 5b-MSG.Then, the miracle took place, as Jesus notice 6 stoneware water pots and he ordered to fill the pots with water. And the water turned into wine.
I realize Jesus’s mother was assured. She knew her son would take care of the wine issue during the banquet. Although during that time, Jesus has not performed any miracle yet. I believe Jesus’s mother was grateful to have Jesus there at the wedding banquet. She just knew his son would take care of it. When she told the servants to just follow what Jesus ordered there was a strong conviction in her that she knows that her needs will be taken care of for the wedding banquet.
I realize there is power in being grateful for what we have. Who would expect half-filled 6 stoneware water pots which are filled with water could turn into wine? Jesus’s mother did. Jesus changed water into wine.
If you are in a situation that seems so dark, I would like to encourage each reader here to be grateful. Stop doing maths. Stop doing calculations or trying methods to fix your current issue. Stop asking GOD why and how. You only need JESUS. You must rest assured of the power of the Almighty to do the impossible for you and YOU just rest.
Be assured He is taking care of your deepest desires and needs. There is power in being grateful and just honor the Sovereignty of the Lord Almighty and let His glory take place in your life.RELAX!
Say this today: I am grateful-R.J.JOHN
Application:
- Take a moment to be grateful to Jesus for what He has done in your life.Even if its half filled stoneware water pots,remember when you are grateful enough,the miracle takes place.Anything that seems to be empty in your hand, can also be multipled by the Grace of God.Gratefulness is the key.
2. Stop grumbling.
Prayer: ”Thank you, Abba for your love to me. Thank you, Lord, for creating R.J.JOHN and it has been 7 years since the first book launch. At this moment, I just want to thank you for your grace to write. Let me write for your Kingdom. I thank you for the souls that are reading these inspirational notes. Thank you that their life is changed from glory to glory. Use me for Your Glory alone.”Amen
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