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Why Give Thanks?
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: The Bible makes it clear that our thanksgiving ought to be rooted and grounded in the revelation of Who God is.
“WHY GIVE THANKS?”
We give thanks...
1. Because He is MERCIFUL. (v. 1) O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is Good: for His mercy endureth for ever Psalm 73:1; 145:9; 1 Chronicles 16:34; Ezra 3:11; Matthew 5:45; James 1:17; Psalm 100:5; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 25:8; 86:5
2. Because He is MAJESTIC. (v. 2) O give thanks unto the God of Gods: for His mercy endureth for ever Deuteronomy 10:17; Daniel 2:47; 1 Samuel 12:24; John 17:3; Ephesians 4:16
3. Because He is MAGNIFICIENT. O give thanks to the LORD of Lords: for His mercy endureth for ever 1 Timothy 6:15; John 13:7; Psalm 115:3; 135:6; Revelation 17:14
WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?