Thanksgiving and the Bible

Introduction: Have you ever had a “THANKSGIVING” Season come and go, and you really were not thankful deep, down, inside? Honestly, all of us would probably admit that we have had this to happen. THANKSGIVING is a choice….an attitude of the heart, which we should carry all year long. This year why not STOP with all of our busyness; i.e., entertainment, endless activities, and trying to keep up with everybody and everything, and focusing on pleasing and praising our Lord for who He is? But how? Check out these Bible verses that help us keep our PRIORITIES in place.

1. GIVE THANKS for His PROMISE! (Heb 13:5)

“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

2. GIVE THANKS for His PROVISIONS! (Heb 13:6)

“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”

3. GIVE THANKS for His PRESENCE! (Heb 13:8-9)

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. 9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”

4. GIVE THANKS for JESUS’ PRECIOUS BLOOD! (Heb 13:12)

“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”

5. GIVE THANKS with a SACRIFICE of PRAISE! (Heb 13:15)

“5By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”

Conclusion: Will you take a minute and look over this list in Hebrews Chapter 13 again? Why not right now offer the SACRIFICE of PRAISE for the benefits in Jesus Christ?
 
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese