Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was

lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You
have heard Me.
John 11:41

- JUNE 19 -

SEE THE MIRACULOUS WHEN YOU GIVE THANKS

Jesus lived a life of thanksgiving. He always thanked His Father for what He had and for
always hearing Him when He prayed. That was how He released miracles in His life.

In the story of the feeding of the five thousand (see John 6:1–13), Jesus’ attitude was one of
thankfulness. He took a little boy’s lunch of five loaves and two fish, gave thanks and had
them distributed. He gave thanks for the little that was there and the little multiplied. Not
only did the people eat as much as they wanted, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers!

So when you see the meager balance in your bank account, thank the Lord for what you
have. That’s your “five loaves and two fish.” When you give Him thanks that He is your
provider and the source of your supply, in spite of the little you have, your little will become
much, with leftovers!

Even when faced with the impossible, the solution was still, “Father, I thank You…” When
Jesus stood outside Lazarus’ tomb, and the people took away the stone that was covering
the tomb, He did not see the situation as hopeless and impossible. He simply lifted up His
eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” Then, He proceeded to call
forth Lazarus, and the man came forth alive once more!

The raising of Lazarus, who had been dead for more than four days, was one of Jesus’
greatest miracles. And He accomplished this by saying, “Father, I thank You that You have
heard Me.” He thanked His way to an awesome miracle.
My friend, the next time you find yourself praying, “God, please do this for me! Please give
me...” stop! Instead, say, “Thank You God, for hearing me. And because You have heard
me, I thank You that I have what I asked for.” And when you thank God, the little that you
have will multiply. Your impossible situations will turn around to reflect God’s provision. And
resurrection life will hit you!