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Often, the challenge with some people is not really the devil, powers of darkness, or any enemy, but themselves – their neglect of salient but vital factor of life (SOS 2:15; Jms. 3:3-5). Thanksgiving is one of such factors; when neglected, it tends to lead to self-destruction (Psa. 28:5; Lk. 16:12-21).
Why Do We Give Thanks?
“Why” refers to the importance, significance, reasons, or purpose for doing a thing. When the why of a thing is not adequately understood, people will fail to give it proper attention. What are the scriptural significance of giving thanks?
- Thanksgiving is What We Owe God.
Thanksgiving is a debt everyone who has breath owes to God (Psa. 150:6). The scripture instructs us not to owe because owing degrades believers from sons to servants (Rms. 13:8; Pro. 22:7). Therefore, we owe God thanks for every good thing in our lives as a church and individuals (Jms. 1:17; 2Ths. 2:13; Eph. 5:20).
- We Owe God Timely Thanksgiving.
Our thanksgiving must be timely to avoid reversal of God’s blessings in our lives (Jer. 13:15-17). Thanksgiving is the trigger for God’s hand, which is behind every great thing; failure to give causes it to be withdrawn, resulting in reversal of our blessing (Psa. 28:5).
- Thanksgiving is Gateway to Scaling New Altitudes.
Gratitude determines our altitude; the more grateful we are, the higher we rise to greater heights (Hab. 3:17-19). Those challenged by stagnation should check their level of thanksgiving.
- Thanksgiving Guarantees Returns on Our Investments.
Thanksgiving is the fruit of our lips that makes all our investment to deliver returns (Pro. 13:2; Heb. 13:15). These include investments of time, energy, and resources in our stewardship.
- Thanksgiving is the Mystery for Securing Our Change of Story.
Thanksgiving has the power to secure any desired change of story for anyone; giving thanks for the present, makes a person qualified for the next. Thanksgiving will move a person from: healing to wholeness (Lk. 17:17-19); dryness to flourishing (Psa. 92:1-2,10-15; Pro. 18:20); rags to riches (Psa. 66:12; Pro. 22:7; Heb. 10:38).
- Thanksgiving Facilitates Access to Revelation.
Revelation refers to spiritual understanding of God’s word; it is believers’ access to great heights (2Cor. 12:7; Gal. 2:2). Thanksgiving brings believers into the realm of unlimited revelation (Psa. 100:4).
- Thanksgiving Engenders Breakthrough.
Breakthrough connotes progress despite oppositions, obstacles, and limitations (Exo. 14:14-15). Giving thanks secures God’s hand that takes out obstacles to advance the destiny of an individual (Isa. 45:1-3; 54:1-3; Hab. 3:17-19).
- Thanksgiving Invokes Supernatural Church Growth.
Church growth is vital; it is key for the life of glory of believers Jer. 30:19. Giving thanks commits God to our growth as individuals, consequently as a church Acts 2:47; Deu. 1:11.
- Thanksgiving Secures Fulfilment of Prophecies.
Every prophetic word is ordained for fulfillment, but requires the hand of God (Isa. 14:24,27; 1Kgs. 8:15). Thanksgiving secures God’s hand for prophecy to be fulfilled (1Ths. 5:18; Heb. 10:38).
Conclusion.
Many struggling have no business with struggle, but because of their ignorance of the way out. If only such will sign-in to the lifestyle of thanksgiving and praise, their lives will take a new turn.
Salvation Prayer.
To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:
“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”
Prayer.
- Father, I make the choice for the lifestyle of thanksgiving and praise; empower me by your Spirit to remain committed for life (Isa. 61:1,3).
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