Psalm 119:57-64.
In a year which seems to be one of the worst on record, and living in a world that seems to be getting worse by the day, how can a Christian live with thankfulness? Should we ever celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Or more importantly, are there even blessings of God worthy of thanks? These questions are all valid and the answers are more profound than they might seem.
The psalmist in Psalm 119 wrote diligently about his reasons for being thankful. One of the primary reasons is that God, the creator of all things, is the psalmist’s portion (or provision). In the ancient world, without a portion of land or property to your name, you were unlikely to survive very long. However, the psalmist did not see his relationship with God that way. He understood that, no matter what was happening in his life, no matter what he may have been lacking physically, he found peace and hope in the love of, not so much the provision, but the provider Himself – God.
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker.
Archive date: 11/22/20
