EUPHORIA Devotional (The spirit of joy, an ecstasy that comes from God) August 8, 2025 THANKFUL FOR THE INTANGIBLES REV. AROME E. TOKULA Colossians 1:12 “GIVING THANKS to the Father who has QUALIFIED us to be PARTAKERS of the INHERITANCE of the saints in the light.” Whether you realize it or not; there is so much to be thankful for and as a believer, your life should be one of continual giving of thanks. Just thinking about the gospel and what Jesus has done for you in His death, burial and resurrection is something you should be thankful for because the price you couldn't pay is what He paid. While it is alright to be thankful when you have had a promotion, a bonus, hit a business deal or been delivered from a ‘serious’ tragedy, thanksgiving ought to go beyond these events. Thanksgiving should be a lifestyle because of the eternal things that you *HAVE.* When you are thankful for the spiritual things given to you by God, you provoke physical manifestations. The truth is; there is *NOTHING* that compares to what God has done for you in Christ Jesus. He has ‘qualified’ you where others have written you off. Only grace can do that! Colossians 1:13 says, “He has rescued us COMPLETELY from the TYRANNICAL RULE of DARKNESS and has TRANSLATED us into the kingdom realm of his beloved Son.” Did you know that no amount of military power can stop the operations of the deadly arsenals of the kingdom of darkness yet you've been delivered from satan’s kingdom and dominion? It means the devil no longer has the right or power to exercise his will over your life again. He cannot run you over with his wicked maneuvers because you have been 'delivered’ (not going to be delivered) from his dominion. If you stay in God's arena in faith, the devil's work will only be seen and heard of but it will not come near you (Psalm 91:7-8). The Bible says in Ephesians 2:6, “And hath RAISED US UP TOGETHER, and made us SIT TOGETHER in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" . This means that you have the same spiritual position as Jesus because you're seated *TOGETHER* with Him. Glory to God! This is truly something to be thankful for. Colossians 1:14 goes further to say, “in whom WE HAVE REDEMPTION through His blood, the FORGIVENESS OF SINS.” In Christ Jesus, you have redemption! You have been redeemed from sin's curse because you’re forgiven and no longer bound by fear. His unconditional love is the antidote to every form of fear and anxiety. Redemption means that all of your sins - past, present and future - have been forgiven! In Jesus Christ, you stand justified and acquitted before God in heaven’s courts. You are no longer condemned because you are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). When you grasp the depth of God’s forgiveness, it will cause you to abound in thanksgiving. The Passion Translation of our text says, “Your hearts can SOAR with JOYFUL GRATITUDE when you THINK of how God made you worthy to receive the glorious inheritance freely given to us by living in the light” (Colossians 1:12). Live above guilt and condemnation today by *thinking* on these truths. it is impossible to be guilty and thankful at the same time. A ‘grace-full’ heart is always a ‘thank-full’ heart. Think about these things today and let your heart overflow with *thanksgiving* because it is indeed a *GOOD FRIDAY*! DECLARE Thank You Lord Jesus for taking my place on that cross! Thank You Father for things that I can see but much more I am grateful for the intangibles. Thank You for the victory I have in life through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. I am seated with Christ and I rule and reign with Him. Hallelujah! PONDER Think about the depth of God’s forgiveness, Jesus’ sacrifice and every good thing you have in Christ and give thanks. #IOFWithPastorArome #MorningDevotion #Euphoria #Devotional #August #MonthOfPrayerAndJoyfulHarvest #2025_TheChristOurLord