Give Thanks

There was rejoicing and dancing upon the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Israel after it had been captured and in enemy hands. The presence of the LORD in the Ark was a curse to those who served other fake gods. To Israel it was the blessings of God to his covenant people. This was a time of Joy and Thanksgiving.

1Ch 16:1  And they brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 

1Ch 16:2  And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD 

David's Song of Thanks

1Ch 16:8  Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 

1Ch 16:9  Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! 

1Ch 16:10  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 

1Ch 16:11  Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 

1Ch 16:12  Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered, 

Israel was chosen by God to be the people of his promises.  Their covenant was based on the law and the prophets. The Christians through the blood sacrifice of Jesus are under a New Covenant.  Salvation is by faith in him, by which we receive his mercy and grace. He made the way for us and we need only believe in him.  We have much to be thankful for and my prayer is that our nation returns to trust in the God of our fathers.

Thanksgiving Medley