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Thanks for the bread, the wine and oil

Ronald Vanoverloop·2018-11-15
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Vanoverloop offers a devotional exposition of Psalm 104:14-15, exploring God's providential care in providing the necessities of life—bread, wine, and oil—and calling believers to thankful recognition of God's sovereignty in creation and sustenance. The article contrasts genuine gratitude to God with the secularized observance of Thanksgiving in modern America, emphasizing the spiritual importance of acknowledging divine provision in daily life.

"He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; and wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengthened man's heart." Psalm 104:14-15 Psalm 104 has been called a poet's version of Genesis 1. The psalm begins with a description of God as very great, clothed with honor and majesty, brilliantly covered with light. This beautiful picture of God arises out of His work...

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Author
Ronald Vanoverloop
Date

2018-11-15

Source
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Scripture References
Psalms
Psalms 104:14-15Psalms 104Psalms 23:5
Genesis 1
Mark 4:26-29
Proverbs 31:6
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Ruth 3:3
Topics
PsalmsProvidenceChristian Living
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