Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
The importance of expressing gratitude to God for His enduring love and blessings, and the joy and blessings that come from a heart filled with thanksgiving.
Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive deep into the wonderful world of thanksgiving. Now, I'm not talking about turkey and stuffing, though those are certainly blessings. No, today we're talking about the act of thanking God, the blessings that come from a grateful heart, and the pure joy that springs forth when we offer up our thanks to the Lord.
As Charles Spurgeon once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." And what better way to enjoy our blessings than by acknowledging and thanking the One who gave them to us.
Our text for today is Psalm 107, a powerful passage filled with praise and thanksgiving.
The necessity of thanksgiving to God is not just a polite gesture or a casual acknowledgment of His blessings. Rather, it's a fundamental aspect of our relationship with our Creator.
A command, not an option: The Bible is replete with verses that instruct us to give thanks to the Lord. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are told to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." This verse doesn't say to give thanks only when things are going well, or when we feel like it. It says to give thanks in all circumstances. That's a tall order, but it's a clear command from God.
An act of worship: When we thank God, we are acknowledging His sovereignty, His goodness, and His grace. We are recognizing that every good thing we have comes from Him (James 1:17). Thanksgiving is a way of praising God for who He is and what He has done. It's a way of exalting Him and giving Him the glory He deserves.
A way of aligning our hearts with His: When we thank God, we are focusing on the positive, on the blessings, on the good things in our lives. This helps us to cultivate a positive attitude and a grateful heart. It helps us to see the world through God's eyes, to see the beauty and the blessings instead of the problems and the challenges.
A way of building our faith: When we thank God for what He has done, we are reminding ourselves of His faithfulness, His power, and His love. This strengthens our faith and gives us confidence to trust Him for the future.
A way of testifying to others about His goodness: When we thank God publicly, we are declaring to others that God is good, that He is faithful, that He is worthy of our trust. This can be a powerful witness to others and can draw them to Christ.
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