God’s Steadfast Love

Introduction

Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.

John Henry Jowett (English Congregationalist Preacher)

Justification by faith cannot leave the heart untouched, “for it is impossible that those who are implanted into Christ by a true faith should not bring forth the fruits of thankfulness.

Gerrit Cornelis Berkouwer (Theologian)

Big Idea

Recognizing and responding to God's unchanging love invites us into a deeper, joyful relationship with Him, prompting us to share that joy with others.

Why should we be grateful to God?

Psalm 100:5 ESV

5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

The Lord is good.

The Lord’s steadfast love endures.

The Lord is faithful

How should we approach God?

Psalm 100:4 ESV

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

Come before God with thanksgiving and praise.

What should we know?

Psalm 100:3 ESV

3 Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

What should we do?

Psalm 100:1–2 ESV

1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

Conclusion

Psalm 100:1–5 ESV

1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.