Thanksgiving is so much more than a one day holiday for people to express thanks. God’s Word describes thanksgiving in ways that suggest it be an on-going occurrence, an attitude of the heart, a way of life.
According to the Bible, Thanksgiving is . . .
- an offering to the Lord (Lev. 7:13, 15)
- an accompaniment of praise (Ezra 3:11; Neh. 12:24, 46; Ps. 69:30; 100:4)
- a means of glorifying the Lord (Ps. 69:30; 2 Cor. 4:15)
- a melodious refrain (Neh. 12:8, 27, 46; Jer. 30:19; Isa. 51:3)
- a way to come before the Lord (Ps. 95:2; 100:4; Phil. 4:6)
- a reaction evoked in others to your good deeds (2 Cor. 4:15; 9:11)
- a character trait in His people (Eph. 5:4)
- a form of prayer (1 Tim. 2:1)
- a response to the Creator for His goodness (1 Tim. 4:3-4)
Giving thanks is so much more than words of gratitude. We can express our gratitude and appreciation to God in a variety of ways that include our words but also our attitudes and actions.
Thank you for the reminder to continually have an attitude of the heart that praises and worships our Lord.
Good insight of thanksgiving. Not words of gratitude only but a life style in view of your attitude towards God.