Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In this world we were told that there would be many trouble, issues, challenges, but the beautiful thing about all of this is that we can be cheerful going through.  John 16:33 I've told you all this so that trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world." Another translation says "I have conquered it for you."

The level of our knowledge of what Christ has done is what determine how much joy we would experience. Jesus said "be of good cheer", this means rejoice, celebrate, give thanks. A lot of believers today are going through life mourning, but when you realise the victory you have in Christ Jesus, joy will spring up from the inside of you.

Giving thanks is doing God's will on earth. Here is what Apostle Paul says in first Thessalonians 5:18 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. As simple as Thanksgiving is, the enemy will fight you from doing it. Those who give thanks from insight of the finished work  always walk in victory." Today, take time to give thanks for the finished work of Christ concerning that issues and see His victory manifested. Jesus gave thanks at the tomb of Lazarus, four days dead came back to life.

Olanrewaju Niyi