They have fetishes erected for fear of evil spirits, but they know nothing of a feast of gratitude for God’s goodness. They have idols, but no ideals that show God’s mercy and grace.”

Multitudes live their life without thought or thanks to the Creator and Savior of the world. Being unappreciative is dangerous and damning to the soul. Paul wrote concerning these, “Because when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in the imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened…” (Romans 1:21-22)

After the children of Israel were delivered from slavery and led into the promised land of abundance, they soon forgot God’s goodness. They complained against God, and were never satisfied with God’s blessings. “They quickly forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel, but craved intensely in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. So He gave them their request, but sent leanness in their soul, (or “a wasting disease among them.” NASB)” (See Psalm 106:16)

Has America taken the grace and blessings of God for granted and become ungrateful and thankless? Could a “wasting disease” be spreading across America even now? Let’s “repent and turn from our wicked ways,” (See 2 Chronicles 7:14) and give God the thanksgiving and praise due to His holy name.

Has “leanness” crept into your soul? If so, repent and confess unthankfulness and offer thanksgiving to God. (See Psalm 100 and 116).

One of the favorite Psalms of thanksgiving, loved and sang from ancient times, is Psalm 100. For centuries, the Christian church had a common expression when they met to worship, “Let us sing the Old Hundreth.” This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to read, meditate, and if possible sing this Psalm of thanksgiving.

“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” (Psalm 100)

Have you come to know the Lord God? Are you a sheep of His pasture and care? Then enter His gates with thanksgiving and serve Him with gladness.

How can you give Thanksgiving to the Lord? Heed the psalmist’s vow: “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I shall lift up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” (Psalm 116:12-13)

“To Thee I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call on the name of the Lord.
Friends, don’t delay, do it today. Take the cup of salvation and give Him thanks. Thanksgiving is the language of heaven.

How can you have that freedom in Christ and the assurance of eternal life? Knowing your sins are forgiven and you are ready for heaven is as simple as following these steps:
A. Admit you have sinned. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

B. Believe in Jesus. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

C. Confess and leave your sin. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:15)