Five Kernels of Corn

The pilgrims suffered such a shortage of food the winter before the first thanksgiving that they eventually were limited to 5 kernels of corn per person. The next harvest was plentiful however and that is the thanksgiving we all hear about. Later thanksgiving celebrations began with an empty plate save for 5 kernels of corn so that they would never forget how God brought them through that terrible winter of starvation. It then became a custom for everyone around the thanksgiving table to name five things they were thankful for that year as they place each of their kernels in a cup.
Psalm 118 is a Psalm of thanksgiving. Let's see how King David filled his cup of praise as he witnesses visions of the coming Savior Jesus Christ.