Series Details
During Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude for the many gifts around us. Our greatest cause for thankfulness, however, lies not in what’s around us but in the One above us.
King David’s theologically rich hymn, Psalm 139, focuses on God Himself more so than the gifts He gives—making this psalm the perfect text to reflect upon during this special season.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s two-part series encourages us to turn our hearts to the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present God who is worth infinitely more than the gifts He gives.
During the Thanksgiving season, our focus often lands on the many gifts and blessings surrounding us. However, our greatest cause for gratitude is found not in what is around us, but in the One above us. In this two-part series, Chuck Swindoll explores King David’s theologically rich hymn, Psalm 139. By focusing on God Himself rather than just His gifts, we discover a deeper level of thankfulness. We are encouraged to turn our hearts toward an all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present God whose very nature is worth infinitely more than any earthly blessing.
For These Reasons, Lord, We Thank You! (Part One)
Sermon Summary What was King David most thankful for? It wasn’t his military success, his royal reign, or his immense riches. In the opening verses of Psalm 139, David makes it clear: he was most thankful for God. This message focuses on God’s omniscience—His perfect knowledge of everything about us. Chuck discusses the comfort of being intimately known by our Creator. We learn that because God knows our thoughts, our words, and our ways before we even act, we can live with the security of being fully understood and still deeply loved.
Key Facts & Themes
- The Omniscience of God: Recognizing that the Lord knows us intimately and completely.
- Intimate Knowledge: The comfort of being understood by God in a way no human can match.
- Gratitude for Character: Shifting our Thanksgiving focus from material gifts to the nature of God.
Primary Scripture Reference
- Psalm 139:1–6
For These Reasons, Lord, We Thank You! (Part Two)
Sermon Summary The exploration of Psalm 139 continues with a focus on God’s omnipresence. David asks the rhetorical question, “Where can I go from Your Spirit?” The answer is nowhere. In this message, Chuck explores the reality that God is always present—in the highest heavens, the deepest depths, and even in our darkest moments. We learn that we are never alone, and this ever-present companionship is a primary reason for our thanksgiving. When we realize that God’s hand is always there to guide and hold us, our hearts naturally overflow with gratitude for His constant presence.
Key Facts & Themes
- The Omnipresence of God: The truth that there is no place where God is not present.
- Constant Companionship: Finding hope in the fact that we are never abandoned.
- Guidance in the Darkness: Trusting that God’s presence remains steady even when our circumstances seem dim.
Primary Scripture Reference
- Psalm 139:7–12
