Giving Thanks to God 2025 Day 6: Thanksgiving to God brings multiplied blessings.

“And the disciples said to him, “Where are we to get enough bread in such a desolate place to feed so great a crowd?” And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.” And directing the crowd to sit down on the ground, he took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces left over. Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭15‬:‭33‬-‭38 ESV‬‬

In our opening scripture, we see the description of one of the two times that the Lord took a small amount of food and fed a multitude with it. It is important to note that in each case, before performing the miracle of multiplication of the food, Jesus blessed it by thanking God for it.

I believe that many Christians fail to have the blessing of God on the work of their hands, their possessions, and so on, because they are not grateful to God for what they already have.

Make no mistake, operating with a sense of always being somehow “shortchanged” by God, is a fast track to lack.

At one point in Jesus’ ministry, ten lepers approached Him, begging Him to heal them. Sadly, when they were healed, only one—a Samaritan—returned to give the Lord thanks.

“When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Did you know that it is God‘s will that we give thanks to Him?

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In view of the wonderful things the Lord has done for us, let’s make sure that every day is a day of thanksgiving. After all, He is worthy of our gratitude.

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!