FBC Family,

Today we will consider Psalm 100 which is a call to worship and thanksgiving, inviting all people to “make a joyful noise to the Lord” (Psalm 100:1, ESV). This short psalm is packed with reasons to praise God: His goodness, His steadfast love, and His faithfulness.

The psalmist urges us to serve the Lord with gladness and to come into His presence with singing, reminding us that worship is not just a duty, certainly not drudgery, but a delight.

We are called to remember that the Lord is God—He made us, and we belong to Him as His people and the sheep of His pasture (v. 3). This truth grounds our gratitude, for we are not self-made or alone; we are cared for by a loving Shepherd.

This is a timely visit to Psalm 100 as it is especially relevant to the theme of Thanksgiving. The psalm commands us to “enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise” (v. 4).

Yes, true thanksgiving flows from recognizing God’s character and His marvelous provision. As we gather for Thanksgiving, this psalm reminds us that gratitude is not just for one day, but a lifestyle rooted in God’s unchanging love and faithfulness (v. 5). In every season, we are invited to respond to God’s goodness with joyful praise and heartfelt thanks.