Gratitude Results From God's Character
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations. β Psalm 100:1-5
One of the iconic images of God in the Bible is that of the Shepherd. To some degree, we feel distant from knowing the meaning behind this image because we don't live in an agrarian society as the Israelites did. But God, who is pictured here as the "Shepherd" of his people, is a powerful image. This image conveys something about God and his character. That he is one who:
- Leads.
- Judges.
- Provides.
- Protects.
- Saves.
But there is an underlying inference communicated by this image. That he is the Shepherd and we are not. We are merely the one of his flock. We are a lamb among a multitude of sheep. And a lamb allows the Shepherd to lead, judge, provide, protect, and save. And what results from the Shepherd's character is our obedience and an attitude of gratitude. So much so it results in a song of thankfulness. And this is what this psalm was β a very familiar song of gratefulness to God.
Today I want you to identify one character attribute of God for which you are grateful. Maybe it is one of the five I have already mentioned, or perhaps something different. Share that one word below, and then lift your voice in praise, thanking the Good Shepherd for what he has done for you.
ASK THIS: What is one character trait or attribute of God for which you are thankful? (Share it below.)
DO THIS: Share that below and praise and thank him for being this to you.
PRAY THIS: God, thank you for your character and care of me.
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Protects. So many places/times that I look back and see Godβs protection kept me safe – from self, others, circumstances.
Saving Grace!
God Provides!
His provisions
His mercy.
His knowledge
His unconditional love! β€οΈ π
Provides
Forgiveness!
Peace
All powerful
Saves!!!!! Even a retch like me – OOOOOOOOOOOO Thank you Lord
Thank You Lord God for Your PATIENCE with me! β€οΈππΌβοΈ
His never ending love. Even on the darkest days I know that His love never fails
His mercy
He leads and provides. Where I am at in my life and everything I have is from Him
Faithfulness
Wisdom and understanding
Protects
Unchanging/ steadfast
He is consistently stable, even when things around us are unpredictable.
I give thanks to God for providing me with everything I have, meeting all of my needs and many of my wants.
His compassion. Without knowing his compassion I would fall off the edge of the proverbial cliff.
Coach
He has and will always be my βLife Coachβ
Faithfulness
Forgiving my sins no matter how many screw up.
I am thankful for his mercy and bringing people into my life that speak truth. Thank you Vince for being one of those people!
Protects
I can reflect back on more than a few instances God has graciously protected me even despite my shortcomings
So grateful and thankful
I am grateful for Godβs mercy, for without it I would be doomed. Jesus has taken my place on the cross and therefore I receive mercy instead of what I rightfully deserve! Thanks be to God!
Today I am thankful for God to provider. Not necessarily the provider of what we wear what we will eat but the provider of strength when we are weak and the strength to overcome that which would draw our attention away from him.
“Jehovah Jireh” – God saw my family’s needs and provided; God will see my family’s future needs and will provide!
Emapathy – Servant Leadership
Thank you Lord for giving me the ability to help others with their feelings and needs in focus.
God is the provider. Looking back God provided even when I was not following Him. I have done so much evil, and while I am face consequences He has not given me what I truly deserve. Thank you Lord for your mercy.
Mercy
I am grateful for God’s protection. Every day a put on my spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10β18)
He is faithful and truthful. Will never lead us astray.
He is our great provider in good times and in bad
His patient and unending grace. My redeemer.
I am thankful for you Vince and your faithfulness in ministry too.
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He leads me on his paths of righteousness
God provides His love and forgiveness to a sinner like me.
Just one word is tough – I have to say God is my protector!
Protection
God provides. Thank you, God for providing my food, shelter, clothing and for my salvation.
Hover of PEACE
His faithful love for me. His grace and mercy
Saves.
REDEEMER! π
Compassionate
Provider
Comforter
Provider
Mercy
Steadfast
I would be hard pressed to describe in words what I am thankful for in God’s character. I find it most seemingly fit to describe on my knees with tears. Thank you Father for all that you are when I do not deserve it. I guess I would say…. His Love
Thankful for Godβs mercy and forgiveness!
I am thankful that he saves and his grace. There is no telling where I would be if he didn’t save me from my sinful life, His grace we don’t deserve, but freely get.
God is merciful.
Mercy
Love
Unconditional Love
Holy
Thanks for leading me , I just need to listen more the first time!
Saves
Patient
Saves
Patient
Saves
I give thanks to God for His faithfulness and His salvation.
Merciful
Faithful, even when I am not faithful to His word or call He remains faithful.
I am thankful to Him for that.
His Omnipresence. He is transcendent and immanent. His presence in me and all around. I am not lonely. I am known.
Thank you, Vince. Bless you. πβ€οΈ
You are welcome RM ππΌππΌ