One of the things “us older” people will remember from church or (even today) if you come from a more traditional denomination is a thing called Responsive Reading. The pastor or leader would read something, then the whole congregation would read something in unison in response to what he just said.
Silly me! It is just like what we find in Psalm 136.
“His steadfast love endures forever.” 26 times it appears. They are in response to the 26 affirmations about God.
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving should be an every day occurrence. It would be if we could keep in mind the powerful truth: HIS STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.
This Sunday I plan to explore this psalm closer. There are actually 3 things we can be thankful for:
The Wonder of Creation
The Wonder of Salvation
The Wonder of Steadfast Love
What a powerful truth to remember each day. That, and more, is the reason we need to have heart of thanksgiving.
Now you can break out in song.
Wonder is a curious thing in the presence of the wonderful. Too much wonderful and our wonder wanders.
Yeah. You said it.
Hi Bill … thanks for serving up God’s Word … and Chris Tomlin.
What a feast this evening!
Glad to indulge Linda. Best feast of all.
Good word, Bill. Need the reminder. Constantly.
Thanks Larry. I need it also.
This Thanksgiving is especially sweet for our family this year. We will all be together for the first time in 8 years and we are celebrating my recovery from cancer! Couldn’t ask for more blessings!
Nope. wish I could be a little birdy listening in to your thanksgiving.
Well said, Bill. It makes me think of Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord.
Thanks for the Scripture Mike. to delight in Him should be our highest form of praise.
You are so right about thanksgiving being a daily event. It’s amazing how busy and anxious we can get, taking away any thoughts of thanks.
I know your sermon will be wonderful. I hope your congregation will be thankful for you!
Blessings,
Ceil
I wish i could say I always practice what I preach Ceil. I need reminders from time to time.
Excellent thoughts, Bill. So much to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder, and I love that song.
Thanks Floyd. Chris has written a lot of good songs. That ranks right up there.
Thankful, each and every day, for all God’s many blessings!
Prayers for Sunday’s sermon, Bill!
Thanks for your prayers Martha. They are much appreciated.