Season of Thanks: Day 3 - Psalm 95
Psalm 95:1-7a
1Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord,
shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!
2Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving;
let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.
1Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord,
shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!
2Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving;
let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.
3For the Lord is a great God,
a great King above all gods.
4The depths of the earth are in his hand,
and the mountain peaks are his.
5The sea is his; he made it.
His hands formed the dry land.
6Come, let’s worship and bow down;
let’s kneel before the Lord our Maker.
7For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
the sheep under his care.
a great King above all gods.
4The depths of the earth are in his hand,
and the mountain peaks are his.
5The sea is his; he made it.
His hands formed the dry land.
6Come, let’s worship and bow down;
let’s kneel before the Lord our Maker.
7For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
the sheep under his care.
SHARING
In what way(s) does this passage show us how to give thanks?
GOD'S MIGHTINESS
It’s not uncommon for us to marvel when we see majestic mountains or when we view the expanse of the sea. Creation testifies the work of our God, the One who made the heavens and the earth. God’s power and mightiness are on display for all to see! Amazingly, this is the same God who created us, who used His mighty power to make each and every one of us.
Paul writes in Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who is against us?”. During uncertain times, we often forget who is on our side. We may think, “How can this happen?” or “Why did this happen?” Even as believers, we tend to forget God is with us, and sometimes we may feel alone. The Psalmist reminds us while God has made us His people, we are also under His care. We are taken care of by the same Mighty God who created all of creation! What a wonderful reminder for us that we, the people of His pasture, are taken care of by The Great Shepherd! Indeed, let us enter His presence with thanksgiving!
SHARING
- What does it look like to practically “enter his presence with thanksgiving” and “shout triumphantly to him in song”?
- What is a moment of ‘triumph’ you’ve experienced during quarantine that you are thankful for?
TAKE ACTION
- Kneel before the Lord in prayer. Praise the Lord for being a Mighty God, and give thanks for how he has specifically cared for you this season of life.
- Spend a moment this weekend to listen to a worship song that has helped you see God as mighty in your life. Use this time in honor and thanksgiving.
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