God and Thanksgiving

I’m not trying to imitate Andy Rooney, but I have a question to ask. Have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving?

     Oh sure, I know most of those who graduated school before 1985 have read or been taught about the first thanksgiving feast between the pilgrims and the Indians. Some with government studies under their belts can tell you the year and the president who signed in the day of observance. But have you REALLY thought about the meaning?

    To most people today, the Thanksgiving Holiday means a big family meal, followed by a nap and football games. Then before everyone leaves, plans are made for the predawn Christmas shopping spree the next morning. Do you see God in there anywhere? Many don’t even say a blessing before the meal anymore.

     Speaking plainly, without God, we have nothing. We need to give God thanks every day of our lives for what we have, for the trials and tribulations that strengthen us. Thanksgiving allows our spirits to soar the heavens, directly thanking our Creator for His graciousness, for every day is a gift from God.

     1 Timothy 6:6-8 tells us ⁶But godliness with contentment is great gain. ⁷For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. ⁸And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

     There are no bragging rights on our successes or on the bounty set upon our tables. Paul said to be happy and content with all things God has allowed you to have, and count it all riches. Every one of us, no matter how poor we may think we are, are richer than someone else. The irony is, even a Donald Trump can take nothing to the grave with him, for even his soul belongs to the Lord.

     The blessing is we have the opportunity to thank the One who loves us and provides for us, that allowed us to be born in a blessed country, and gave us Grace to become children in His Kingdom. Thank You my Lord and Savior Jesus for saving my soul, for I am richer than the richest king on earth!