Essence of Thanksgiving - Rev. Justin Clarance
Psalms 100:1-5
5 words to describe the essence of thanksgiving:
1. Joy (verse 1) - need to be filled with joy and shout about it
2. Gladness (verse 2) - coming to the presence of the LORD with gladness
3. Dependence (verse 3) - GOD is LORD (exo 3:14), GOD is creator and GOD is shepherd. We are under his custody
4. Thankfulness (verse 4) - we have an opportunity to give thanks. Thanksgiving flows out of a thankful heart
5. Gratitude (verse 5) - Three reasons to be grateful
(i) The Lord's goodness
(ii) The Lord's mercy
(iii) His truthfulness
So, our praise and thanksgiving and our worship should be directed to GOD for what he has done in our lives (Rom 11:36). GOD bless.
