3. Note the occurrences: 1. Psalm 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wonderous works – The result of God’s justice 2. Psalm 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High – The attitude behind devotion 3. Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving – The power to heal

4. Note the occurrences: 4. Psalm 95:2; 100:4 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving… – The natural response to God’s presence 5. Psalm 107:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing – The accompaniment of everyday life 6. Psalm 116:17 I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord – The culmination of God’s goodness

5. The Result of God’s Justice Psalm 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wonderous works – David asks God to judge, examine, and prove him (1-2) – David describes his faithfulness (3-6) He has followed lovingkindness and faithfulness (3) He has not involved himself with the wicked (4-5) He will be innocent through cleansing (Ex.40:30-32) – David will then lift up his voice of thanksgiving

6. The Result of God’s Justice Are we thankful for the justice of God? – Job 37:23-24 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart. – Our God: Is consistent in judgment (John 12:48) Is not dependent on my opinion in judgment

7. The Attitude Behind Devotion Psalm 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High – God comes to speak to His people (1-6) – His message: “I am not asking for devotion because I need anything” (7-13; cf. Acts 17:25) “I do not accept devotion from those who do not obey Me” (16-23) “I am asking for devotion so you will recognize you need me” (14-15)

8. The Attitude Behind Devotion Do we exhibit the proper attitude of thanksgiving in our devotion? – Hebrews 13:15-16 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. – Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God

9. The Power to Heal Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving – The Psalmist was struggling greatly (1-5) His struggles were affecting his influence (6-12) He was giving in to bitterness (22-28) All he could do was pray (13-21) – Then he lifted thanksgiving to God (30-31) This lifted those around him (32) This gave him hope (33-36)

10. The Power to Heal Do we exercise thanksgiving when we need healing? – Psalm 73:16-28—considering God brings perspective – Philippians 1:3-7 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing… – I Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men

11. Thanksgiving is: The result of God’s justice The attitude behind devotion The power to heal Are we thankful?

12. Consider During the Lord’s Supper: Matthew 26:26-29 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.