2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – “ For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. ⁴ The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. ⁵ We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 we are given some powerful instructions, “Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ¹⁹ Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰ Do not treat prophecies with contempt ²¹ but test them all; hold on to what is good, ²² reject every kind of evil.”

As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, it would be beneficial to consider the Power and Authority of “Thanksgiving!”  God desires that His children live victorious lives.   He desires that we grow in His Grace and mature to the place where we are no longer intimidated by the enemy.

Thanksgiving is a reminder of our Spiritual Authority as well as our material blessings!   We have the authority to speak to the devil and tell him to “shut up.”  We have the authority to tell him to “begone devil.”  We have the authority to “Resist the devil in submission to God and watch Him run like a scared jackrabbit.”   That is something to be Thankful for!

Let me suggest to you that “Thanksgiving” is a manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit, and Thanksgiving Day should be a day of Thanks Giving as we manifest the Spirit’s Fruit.   Ephesians 5:17-20 reveals to us God’s Will and His desire for us.  The Bible reveals that a Thankful Heart will be present in a Spirit-Filled Life!

We can lament our lack or rejoice in God’s Greatness!   Some complain and even express anger toward God, accusing Him of not coming through in their hour of need.  But many of those people do not ‘Do’ what He has instructed. 

We Enter God’s Gates with “Thanksgiving” and His Courts (or courtroom) with “Praise.”  Thanksgiving opens the Door; Praise presents our case.

Thanksgiving should be the earmark of all that we do!  We will view life differently if we live with an “Attitude of Gratitude” and express our “Thankfulness” to God.  We will no longer look “at” the problem; we will look “through or beyond” the problem to the solution.  When we learn to SEE into the Invisible Realms, we will find that ungratefulness is virtually impossible.

• Thanksgiving Strengthens Faith.
• Thanksgiving Triggers the Miraculous.
• Thanksgiving is the Doorway.

I suggest that you make a list of the things you have in which you can truly be Thankful.   Make a list of all that God has done for you in the past.  Then, begin to voice your Gratitude before you make your petitions.   Enter the Door with the Key – (Thanksgiving), then move to Praise and present your case before the Throne!

Victory is yours, and you have much to be Thankful For!  Happy Thanksgiving Day!