Emphasis Preaching Journal
He doth provide
Commentary
Henry Alford's familiar hymn, "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come," so often sung at this
season of year, includes this testimony: "God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be
supplied."
Such affirmation and recognition of the provident care of God are at the heart of Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving does not begin with our gratitude, or even with our bounty. The first principle is the generous providence of God. He is the source of our bounty. And he is the proper recipient of our worshipful gratitude.
Such affirmation and recognition of the provident care of God are at the heart of Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving does not begin with our gratitude, or even with our bounty. The first principle is the generous providence of God. He is the source of our bounty. And he is the proper recipient of our worshipful gratitude.