I have spent some time this Thanksgiving, looking at scripture that uses the word "Thanksgiving". Tonight I found this article about Giving Thanks and it's use in scripture. I particularly liked this section:
Last week I asked the Logos Facebook fans what they thought Thanksgiving's theme verse should be. What struck me was the answers didn't come from just one section of Scripture. They came from throughout the Bible—the Pentateuch, the Poetical books, the Gospels, and the Epistles. Even the Prophets give us reasons to be thankful:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. (Lam. 3:22-23 ESV)
Our fans helped me realize something amazing: the entire Bible gives us reasons to thank God. He made everything. He offered us salvation. He gives us gifts. He cares about every detail of our lives. He corrects us so we can learn. He established the Church so we can fellowship, grow, and serve. And He left us countless stories and examples of His works throughout history so we can confidently trust Him to bring all things to a just conclusion that glorifies Him!
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