Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 15

Annual Bible Reading Plan:

EZK.40
JHN.14

2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 15:
Giving Thanks for God’s Choice of Zion as His Eternal Dwelling (Psalm 132:13-18)
(Memorize verses 13-14)
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:
14 “This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17 There I will make the horn of David grow; I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”

Reflection:
God is not only the One Who accepts our offerings, but He is also the God Who has chosen Zion as His dwelling place. Let’s take special note of the phrases “the Lord has chosen Zion” and “desired it for His dwelling place.” Both “chosen” and “desired” are powerful words, expressing how much God loves and values Zion, how deeply He is determined to establish His dwelling there, and that this is His “resting place forever!” The Israelites were often rebellious, weak, and prone to failure, yet God still chose and established them, making them Zion, the place of His temple and throne, where they could experience His abundance, glory, and victory. How grateful we are to know that Zion points to the Church today, and thus it points to you and me. Lord, please open our eyes further to see the grace and glory of Your choice: that You chose Zion as Your eternal dwelling, the Church as Your Body, and us as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)! Yes, may we, along with all Your people, spend our lives in thanksgiving and praise for the grace of being “chosen” and for Your loving “desire” to dwell among us. Amen!