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Read:Psalm 100
Listen: Psalm 100

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

It’s Thanksgiving! Once a year, many of us come together with friends, family and others to give thanks. Millions of Americans will sit at tables filled with their favorite foods on this fourth Thursday of November. As the celebration begins, many will pause to give thanks to God. It’s not a generic thanks; it’s a thanks to someone. A thanks to the creator and sustainer of the universe. A thanks to the God who sent his Son to save us from our sins.

The words will come easily for some of us. It has been a good year filled with new arrivals, healthy relationships and a bright future. For others, the words may not be easy at all. There’s grief over an empty spot at the table. Family tensions simmer. Hearts ache over life choices. Whether we come to the holiday with heavy or happy hearts, the words of Psalm 100 call us to thanksgiving. We’re reminded that God is the creator, that we are God’s, that God is good and that his faithfulness continues through all generations.

TODAY: We are grateful for you and that God has brought you to Ada Bible Church. We are praying for you. As you start your Thanksgiving day, thank the Lord for who he is and what he has done for you. Slowly meditate on Psalm 100 and use it as the basis for your prayer. Consider reading Psalm 100 as you gather around the table today.

JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:

Read Nehemiah 12. Highlight anything that points to Jesus. Note the dedication of the wall and joyful worship. Think about how Jesus gives us his joy, and we can rejoice in the Lord (John 15:9-11, Philippians 4:4).