Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving – Christ set an example of:

Matthew 11:25 

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 26:27 

Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

Thanksgiving – the heavenly host engaged in:

Revelation 4:9 

Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever,

Revelation 7:11-12 

11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,

12 saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

Thanksgiving – commanded:

Psalms 50:14 

Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.