Thanksgiving

JUST BE THANKFUL  

God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in meek and thankful hearts. -Walton

1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

            In Romans 1, we see the progression of a weak Christ-less mind going the way of sin. Verse 21 says, “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” When you have been blessed to know God, whether it be by surmountable witnesses, occasional exposures, or by the creation that God Himself formed, there is an expectation of a response on your behalf. If you chose not to give God the glory for who He is or what He has done, God’s Word says, “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:” Romans 1:26

            This Thanksgiving, take a moment and consider all the Lord has done for you. If you can’t think of anything, just look to the Cross and be thankful!

I AM THANKFUL!

He who sincerely praises God will soon discover within his soul an inclination to praise goodness in his fellow man. --Oliver G. Wilson

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

There are so many things we could thank the Lord for on this Thanksgiving Day in America. For those of our friends not in the United States, this list applies to you as well. For the sake of time I will narrow it down to three:

We ought to be thankful for His Word. Psalm 119:14, I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

We ought to be thankful for His Work. Psalm 145:10, All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

We ought to be thankful for His Will. Romans 12:2, And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

What will you give thanks for on this Thanksgiving Day 2018?