GIVE THANKS

1Ch 16:34 ‘O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his loving-kindness’ endureth for ever.

Though God's word and ordinances may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, they shall shine out of obscurity. This was but a tent, a humble dwelling, yet this was the tabernacle which David, in his psalms, often speaks of with so much affection. David showed himself generous to his subjects, as he had found God gracious to him. Those whose hearts are enlarged with holy joy, should show it by being open-handed.

Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old; be remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to celebrate that from day to day; for we daily receive the benefit, and it is a subject that can never be exhausted. In the midst of praises, we must not forget to pray for the servants of God in distress. 1Chr 16:31-34  This is  an upside-world we live in today evil is classed as good and good is over looked as God’s ways are not our ways the economy is becoming increasingly shaky, nature seems to be out of order  with tsunamis and earthquakes increasing and in the natural it seems everything is uncertain and changing. But there is One Who never changes – His nature is the same forever, His mercy and forgiveness is always there, 2 Sam 22 :26 and kindness will never end.  God is good! All the time when we know this, we have someone to hold on to and because of Who He is and what He does we can always find something to thank Him for. Gratitude is something that will always open the door to more of God’s blessing in our lives. We need to practice gratitude and make it a habit of life to always be grateful to our God for Who He is and for what He has done.  We can thank Him for what he did for us yesterday. We can thank Him for what He is doing for us today. We can thank Him for what He will do for us tomorrow. This is pleasing to God. God delights in the praises of His people. This also shows humility, because we recognize that everything we are and have comes from God. We are and have nothing of our selves. He is our Source of supply and His Supply is limitless. Gratitude also helps us to keep a right perspective. Instead of looking at our problems, we look to God for answers. Do you have anything to be grateful for today? Do you have food, clothing, a home, friends and health? Then you can begin to thank God. Soon you will find so many things to give thanks for that you will be doing it throughout the day.

PRAYER: Thank you Father for all you have done for me. I give you thanks and praise Your name for your love to me and for the provision of everything need... Most of all I thank you for Jesus who came and gave His life for me. I His name I pray. Amen