But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV

My pastor often reminds us, that when someone blesses you, (in service, a gift, time) it always comes with sacrifice on their part. To be truly thankful for the blessing someone has given us, we need to appreciate the sacrifices they made.

We can’t have true thanksgiving until we recognize the sacrifice of a gift. This time of year, we make our lists of all for which we are thankful. Our families, our homes, our jobs, our meals on the table. But the biggest gift, the most miraculous of all, is that we don’t have to be chained to our sin any longer! Because Jesus willingly gave His life for ours, we have His resurrection power living within us. We just have to acknowledge His sacrifice and give Him control over our lives. When we completely trust Jesus, no sin can hold us down. The Holy Spirit gives us power over sin and death! We do not have to fear because Jesus has already been victorious.

Thanks be to God for all the ways he has blessed us in this life. But don’t forget the most important: Because of Jesus we can be victorious over sin! No matter what this life on earth looks like, we can be thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice for us. What love it must have taken for Him to give Himself freely for us.

Lord, may we never forget the price of our salvation. Help us to remember that because of You, Jesus, we can be confident and have power over sin. Thank You God for Your immeasurable love for us.

What sacrifices have others made in order to bless you?
What ways can you give of yourself to bless others?
What areas in your life do you need to claim Jesus’ power over sin?

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