Now that we are stuffed to the gizzard with turkey and savory trimmings, we are all ready to slumber in the lap of contentment. BUT,... wait! Not yet! There's so much to be done! Even as we slip into a near comatose snooze, a draft agenda for the next month is already taking form in our mind. Let's not forget the reason for which we are forming these eternal run-downs, schedules, and lists. The birthday of our Saviour Christ Jesus! Don't forget to put Him at the top!
Now having said that...
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day Dinner! Loads of food! There were two turkey's, a ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, almond stuffing, green beans w/ bacon, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli salad, strawberry and spinach salad (that was oh so good), cranberry sauce and fresh baked bread. For dessert, cherry cheese pie, cranberry walnut cheese pie, banana pudding, molasses cookies, mince meat pie, fresh fruit salad, frosted sugar cookies, brownies, ice cream and... well,... um... we forgot about the pumpkin pie. Anyway,... uh... moving on! Each person came with a thankful spirit, of which, some felt the need to express. Being that Christ gave His life for them on the cross and giving them the life that they now have in Him. I echo these sentiments and add, however,... What if He never came? Where would we be if He'd have hung it up for the comforts of this life? How could salvation have ever come to our relief and aid had He not have accepted the cup that was set before Him? Who else is willing to take u
p the task and mission of 'Operation Saving Souls'? In what state would mankind be today if He had not given all that He had - for us? Answer... We would be without hope and forever lost. Condemned to eternal destruction with no way out. Wherefore, we as fellow Christians are truly grateful for the place that He has secured for us in heaven by doing so. Utmost and foremost is our gratitude for this provision of eternal life. To escape the damnation that was pending. To have this opportunity extended to us is the greatest gift in all of life. We should feel a sense of obligation and duty to repay. He saved our life! To love Him because He first loved us! This is what makes Thanksgiving Day the more worthy of celebration and laud. A day to appreciate and proclaim acknowledgement of the blessings He has bestowed on us.
p the task and mission of 'Operation Saving Souls'? In what state would mankind be today if He had not given all that He had - for us? Answer... We would be without hope and forever lost. Condemned to eternal destruction with no way out. Wherefore, we as fellow Christians are truly grateful for the place that He has secured for us in heaven by doing so. Utmost and foremost is our gratitude for this provision of eternal life. To escape the damnation that was pending. To have this opportunity extended to us is the greatest gift in all of life. We should feel a sense of obligation and duty to repay. He saved our life! To love Him because He first loved us! This is what makes Thanksgiving Day the more worthy of celebration and laud. A day to appreciate and proclaim acknowledgement of the blessings He has bestowed on us. So before we dash off, lets take the time to acknowledge another form of feasting. The keeping and continual maintenance of this precious gift that we have received. 
It was not intended to be treated like a pet rock, (that which is set on a shelf and forgotten) but it is to be cared for. To be watered daily with the Word of God without fail and to be warmed by the 'Son' and His rays of light through prayer and supplication. These are the basic 'root-iments' of salvation that cause us to flourish in the strength and power of God. Too often it is thrown aside or pushed off only to be replaced by something far less substantial which make for wimpie christianity. We oft times allow ourselves to be distracted. It is a grave and
ponderous error to discredit the seriousness of the lack thereof. We must not disregard its vital urgency but, rather, cultivate and nurture the habit to pray and read God's Word at the set-off. Take time to cherish this sacrificial gift that has been committed to us. Put Him first at the top of each and every daily list. And maybe...You just might find the time to do the things that ordinarily time does not allow you to do.
It was not intended to be treated like a pet rock, (that which is set on a shelf and forgotten) but it is to be cared for. To be watered daily with the Word of God without fail and to be warmed by the 'Son' and His rays of light through prayer and supplication. These are the basic 'root-iments' of salvation that cause us to flourish in the strength and power of God. Too often it is thrown aside or pushed off only to be replaced by something far less substantial which make for wimpie christianity. We oft times allow ourselves to be distracted. It is a grave and
ponderous error to discredit the seriousness of the lack thereof. We must not disregard its vital urgency but, rather, cultivate and nurture the habit to pray and read God's Word at the set-off. Take time to cherish this sacrificial gift that has been committed to us. Put Him first at the top of each and every daily list. And maybe...You just might find the time to do the things that ordinarily time does not allow you to do. Hmmmm?
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