"It's a Command to Thank God!"

Thank Him!

Introduction:

On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives (vs. 7).

David gave an imperative command to give God thanks! Decreed- an official order issued by legal authority. It’s a command, to give thanks!

David gave an imperative command to give God thanks! Decreed- an official order issued by legal authority. It’s a command, to give thanks!

Give thanks to Yahweh; call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples (vs.8).

Give thanks to Yahweh; call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples (vs.8).

Direct your thanks toward Him!

Direct your thanks toward Him!

Call on Him (Relational)!

Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works (vs. 9)!

Sing a new song!

call on Him (Relational)

Call on Him (Relational)!

Let your folks know what He’s done for you this Thanksgiving!

Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works (vs. 9)!

Sing a new song!

Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice(vs.10).

Let your folks know He’s done for you this Thanksgiving!

Honor His name! Be a witness this Thanksgiving!

Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice(vs.10).

Honor His name! Be a witness this Thanksgiving!

Seek Him and rejoice in the Lord!

Seek Him and rejoice in the Lord!

Conclusion:

Several Hebrew and Greek words are translated as “thank,” “thanks,” and “thanksgiving” in the Bible. However, they all reflect the truth that our good God deserves the gratitude and praise of His people. Thankfulness is the right response to God and His grace in our lives. 

God wants our thanksgiving and commands us to be thankful. He doesn’t need anything from us but He does expect us to respond to who He is and what He does with gratitude. 

“I don’t need the bulls you sacrifice; I don’t need the blood of goats. What I want instead is your true thanks to God; I want you to fulfill your vows to the Most High. Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” (, NLT)

We don’t deserve anything, yet God provides. We don’t deserve forgiveness or salvation, yet God extends it. Every good thing in our lives is an act of grace from our loving and merciful heavenly Father. Even strength and endurance in times of difficulty are grace gifts from God

Giving thanks to God for His mercy and kindness is a blessing and a privilege. It shifts our attitude and makes us more aware of God’s activity in our lives. It humbles us and allows us to see just how truly great our God is!