[The Glory Unveiled]
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. [ John 11:41 ]
One notable thing about Jesus’ ministry is honour. Many times, it was displayed through thanksgiving. Jesus gave thanks over everything, from the 5 loaves of bread to the last meal with his disciples. At the tomb of Lazarus, after Jesus instructed the people to roll away the stone that was placed at the entrance of the tomb, he lifted up His eyes and began to thank the Father for hearing Him. This was before the expected miracle happened. Jesus expressed gratitude for what was yet to come—an expression of faith. Thanksgiving is an indication of many positive things to the believer. It guarantees that we are heard whenever we come to the Father in prayer. Also, thanksgiving is a spiritual shortcut that opens the door to supernatural possibilities. The situation of Lazarus had deteriorated beyond normal expectations and so, there was the urgency for swift answers. So, Jesus decided to employ the spiritual shortcut tool of thanksgiving. There is so much power in thanksgiving but it is often ignored and missed by many because we are used to working ourselves out for results. Hence, thanksgiving is perceived to be too easy to bring about the results we desire. While in fact, it is the fastest route to the most complex breakthroughs. Thanksgiving also, activates resurrection power. Thanksgiving has a way of awakening anything that is dying or dead and brings it back to life [multiplication]. After the stone [blockade] is taken away by the word of God, as it happened at the tomb of Lazarus, thanksgiving is the next thing that is expected to bring about the change you seek. Go ahead. Thank God.
Prayer_Bead: Thank you Father, we appreciate you for the things you have done for us today and everyday. Let your name be glorified in us.
Wisdom_Quote: Thanksgiving is the fastest route to the most complicated breakthroughs.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.