“Offer
to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in
the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:14-15
Thanksgiving
has in too many cases become little more than a family gathering with
pie-eating contests (I used to be a serious contender for the crown!).
Often we take our blessings for granted to the point that when something bad
happens, we forget how well off we truly are. Even in this time set aside
to give thanks and count blessings, there are many among us who will spend this
holiday alone for the first time. There are many around the world for
whom giving thanks is nothing more than a “church” message with no real
meaning. All things considered, we are very well off.
The
promises of Scripture are sure, but we must always remember that our Lord’s
ways are far beyond our own. His “deliverance” may likely look nothing
like what we have in mind but if we will give Him serious time in devotion, He
will help us to understand; and we will surely “glorify” our Lord!
Look
after one another. Pray for one another. Remember those who are
hungry during this time and, for pity’s sake, take a Beano! HA!
Blessings,
Michael
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