TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read: Psalm 100
Listen: Psalm 100
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Reading this passage is challenging for many of us today. The feelings of joy and thankfulness may not be close at hand as we do Thanksgiving differently this year. Some of us may wonder, “How can I be thankful?” Maybe our work just shut down again, school is back to virtual, sports are cut, some of our family is missing around the table or even more. Our emotions just don’t feel right.
Yet, we have much to be grateful for. It can be easy for us to focus our gratitude on the stuff around us like the food on the table, the things in our homes and even the score of the Lions’ game.
According to the Psalmist though, we have greater reason for thankfulness than even these things. Real joy and thanksgiving are in the character of God, and he made us and claims us as his people. The Psalm ends in a meaningful place—recognizing the goodness of our God and his faithfulness through generations. Our hope is in the never-changing God who is good, faithful and with enduring love forever. That should lead us to thankfulness even when our world seems upside down.
IN YOUR CHAIR TIME TODAY
As you gather for Thanksgiving today, take time to read Psalm 100 together. Let this passage focus your hearts. Finally, be sure to share with each other things for which you are thankful.
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