Title Meaning of Thanksgiving (July 3)
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The meaning of thanksgiving (July 3)
(Ex 23:16-17; Psalm 136:10-16, 33:26)
Meaning of thanksgiving
(Ex 23:16-17; Psalm 136:10-16, 33:26)
If we divide this year in half, the first half has passed and the first week of the second half. It is also the Sunday of harvesting wheat and barley and giving thanks for the harvest. Every life we live is a miracle when we realize it. We live in miracles, but without realization we do not know these miracles and we cannot give thanks.(...)
Psalm 136 sings the true beauty of God who blesses us through nature. Now life goes on hard and painfully. The way the world goes around seems absurd. However, when we realize the tremendous grace of God, who works together for good, there is deep gratitude in that. Happiness is not in possession, but in enlightenment. Even if you live in grace, if you do not have realization, your gratitude will disappear.(...)
God tells the Israelites, who have just left Egypt, how they should give thanks when they enter the land of Canaan flowing with milk and honey, believing that God's promise will be fulfilled.(...) As shown in Deuteronomy 16:9 below, God This is an important commandment of the Feast of Harvest (...) This is the spiritual meaning of the Feast of Harvest in the New Testament era. (...) The Feast of Harvest in the New Testament is the Feast of Pentecost. What you reap on the day of Pentecost is the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.(...)
In today's text, you are commanded to keep the Feast of Harvest. This command has a very clear and deep meaning. That is, we need to understand the historical significance. A true spirit of gratitude is created because of past history and naturally springs from it.(...) Don't forget that time, don't forget what God has done for you!(...)
We need to express our gratitude. If you express your gratitude outwardly, it will be even better. It should be an understanding appreciation. There is repentance and faith is strengthened. Always, always, if you have a heart of gratitude, it will become the fragrance of life. Stand firm in the faith and overflow with thanksgiving. Without faith it is impossible to please God. True happiness comes from being grateful. Amen.