APPRECIATE GOD ALWAYS

05 Jun

”And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed it to the disciples and
the disciples to them that were set down…” John 6:11 (KJV)

Have you wondered why Jesus was always getting results and why He was never stranded
during His earthly ministry? It is because He was consistent with Thanksgiving. He always gave
thanks to God in everything. They told Him that five thousand people were there, and they only
had five loaves and two fishes. He said, Lord, thank you for the five loaves and two fishes. And
when He gave thanks, the bread and fish multiplied.

Jesus gave thanks even in the midst of ”not enough”. He said, make them sit down and they all
sat down. After giving thanks, He gave His disciples to distribute to them and the miracle
happened in the hands of the disciples.

Jesus is teaching us that we must learn to appreciate God always. Wake up in the morning and
appreciate what grace has made available to you. Rise and say: Thank you Lord; you are good to
me. Thank you for my children. They may have failed examinations but thank you Lord because
they have not lost their minds. Thank you, Lord, because they are not hospitalized. Thank you,
Lord. I may not have gotten everything together, but my bills are being paid. I can put food on
my table today. I don't know about tomorrow, but today you gave me food. Thank you, Lord. I
didn’t lose my mind. I am not hospitalized. It is your doing. Thank Him. You are not better than
those in the asylum or the hospitals.

Jesus came to the tomb of Lazarus and He said: ”Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
And I know that thou hearest me always …” (John 11:41-42 KJV). ”There is no time I pray you
don’t hear me. This one will not be an exception”. As a result, He could call Lazarus to come
forth and the miracle took place. That was the secret of Jesus while on Earth. No wonder He
was never stranded. Learn to appreciate God always.

Further reading: Psalm 67:5-7; John 6:1-13;
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- 2 Chronicles 23-24; Evening- John 15

APPRECIATE GOD ALWAYS