And they brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord and distributed to all Israel, both men and women, to each a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins.
1 Chronicles 16:1-3 (ESV)
While a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins may not compare to the feast many of us will consume today (and regret tonight!), this was a most holy thanksgiving meal, given to the people to celebrate the coming of the ark of God to Jerusalem. It was a meal to celebrate God’s presence, represented by the ark of God.
May your thanksgiving be blessed, and may you rejoice in God’s presence today. For He is with us on this thanksgiving day, here on the eve of the season of Immanuel.
Happy Thanksgiving!
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him; sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
Remember the wondrous works that he has done,
his miracles and the judgments he uttered,
O offspring of Israel his servant,
sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!
1 Chronicles 16:8-13 (ESV)