Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving From Christ

Thanksgiving is something we see dwindling in today’s world. Kids are no longer thankful for what they have, spouses no longer thankful for one another, people no longer thankful about the way God made them, Girls not thankful for the life inside them, but above all and most importantly people aren’t thankful for what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross. Oh sure we’ve all heard that before Christ dying on the cross for us, its so cliché its more a church phrase then a moment in history. But are minds don’t wrap around the Love God displayed at that moment. But God Commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ( Romans 5:8). We see it as just part of Gods process, he had it all planned he was gonna send Jesus and it had to play out like that it was destined. But Jesus Christ was the son, like I am a son of my earthly father, and he gave up his divine right in heaven willingly to become a man and remain a man, live a sinless life, become sin ( 2 Cor 5:21) be nailed to that cross beaten with our sins upon him undeservingly then defeat Satan in Hell, all because HE is Love ( 1 John 4:8).
Now I’m not getting crazy on anyone and telling them to put down the turkey and mash potatoes and spend the rest of your day praying thanking God for everything. Personally I believe it makes God Happy seeing his children fellowship in laughter and Joy in a Christian Atmosphere sharing with one another and giving. But sadly we live in a world increasing in reasons to be thankful and decreasing in Thankfulness, which makes me question if they really know what it means. Because I know as a man of God I have a lot to be thankful for. Whether you chose to be opened to it or not you do as well. I feel sorry for people who aren’t simply thankful for what they do have but are upset because they don’t have all there worldly hearts desires, obviously God cant see their heart right? Let me tell you a life of unthankfullness leads to empty promises because you will never have enough if your not already Happy with what you do Have. This is just simply your worldly advice that has some wisdom mixed in but were a christian family lets look at what the powerful word of God has to say about Thanksgiving.
As far as I can see the bible mentions Thanksgiving a handful of times, but following Thanksgiving is a handful of reasons that even Mr. scrooge would have to rejoice to. Psalms 95:1-8 says O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.[2] Let us come before his presence with Thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.[3] For the Lord is a great God, and a Great King above all gods. [4] In his hands are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. [5] The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. [6] O come let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the lord our maker. [7] For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, [8]harden not your heart….
Praise God. Thanksgiving is so important today because its so easy to have your heart hardened with the things of this world, we are far more worldly conscious than we are spiritually, in fact were even dumb enough to believe this is REAL life. But when we come to our daddy our father our Lord and King and we enter his presence with Thanksgiving were opening our Hearts and allowing all the Joy of our spirit to flow out of our carnal mouth therefore softening our callused hearts and opening it up to Jesus Christ. Personally I start my praise and worship time with naming off things Im thankful for from my deer on my Wall to the socks on my feet. A bum can be Thankful if he has his heart right, its not based on temporary circumstances that you base your thanksgiving, but rather eternal unchanging covenant with Jesus Christ. Lift up your eyes to the heavens and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. That’s you and me we have the righteousness of God that will endure forever, Im on my way to heaven and not only am I on my way Im doing it in style Im going with the righteousness of God, not some lowly sinner saved by Grace.
When You voice while you are Thankful it causes your carnal mouth to voice the greatness of God, Your flesh has no choice but to rejoice in the things of the lord coming straight from your spirit. The reasons to be Thankful are always there but until you recognize them they will have no effect on you.You turn your eyes from the negativity of the world and selfishness of the World to the love and compassion of Jesus Christ and Joy that follows. God is good at all times and he never changes but our perspective of him can. Philippians 4:6-8 says Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God.[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ jesus. [8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Being thankful brings the peace of God into your life, because you recognize just how amazing he truly is. And an amzing God like that is Gonna take care of you no matter what because you’re his child. There’s comfort in having a big Daddy amen. Begin to Thank God for what he has done so you can see what he can do.
Its sad to hear someone say I don’t have to much to be Thankful for because obviously their blind and their hearts are harden because they can see Just how Good God is. A bum can be thankful for his tree and and a billionaire not content with his mansion, it all depends on the heart. Paul said I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Now this isn’t some poverty scripture to have as little as possible but be Thankful for with what you do have. I know I serve a God that supplies all my need according to his riches and Glory so why worry about the state Im in, im Thankful because I know my Lord is supplying my need not me so why shouldn’t I be Thankful for what I do have.
God is no respector of persons and what he has done for one man he will do for all. He really is an awesome God. And today on this Thanksgiving Ill walk around with Joy, Peace and thankfulness in my heart because I serve the King of Kings. There’s plenty to be thankful for if you have eyes to see. Were the Christians were suppose to freak people out at why were so Thankful all the time, and brother we sure do have reason to be. Today im entering his presence with Thanksgiving, because I know what Im thankful for, do you?

GOD IS GOOD GOOD GOOD

Often times the things I write about are great advice for the body of christ, However its not the Gospel the to good to be true news. Romans 2:4 says ...The goodness of God leadeth the to repentance. The world Knows write from wrong, whether they choose to serve the God of obedience or disobedience though is what seperates them from christians. The goodness of God is what the life of Jesus Christ was all about, (luke 9:56) For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives but to save them... Hearing the correct way to to live isnt a wrong teaching but its not gonna lead man to repentance, or a changed way of thinking. The carnal mind cant wrap around how Good God is. No way a man would die for people that didnt serve him, or atleast the ones who didnt live right would receive some form of punishment. Hebrew 9:12 ... but but by his blood entered in once into the Holy place having obtained ETERNAL redemption for us (emphasis mine). Once and for all christ blood was shed so that we can be eternally redeemed. Hebrews 8:12 says For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Praise God He isnt up there holding our sins and everything we do wrong against us, it goes on to say that he doesnt even remember our sins. God is Love (1 john 4:8) its who he is, therefore its what he does. The theif cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life and have it more abundantly (john 10:10).  When you come to Christ your not giving up your life but rather gaining it. I enjoy living in the presence of God and all the blessings that encompass me, being a christian doesnt mean you live in a utopia but I have fun living in his awesome presence and being joyful, happy, prosperous, healed, and set free. God isnt here to judge or condemn us he is here so that we can live, Jesus said in JOhn 8:15 I judge no man. You know whats amazing Gods love isnt just extended to Christians, see his love is unconditional its not even based on if you serve him or accept him or not its based on that he is love therefore he loves you, Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, christ died for us. Christ didnt come and die for a church full of christians he came and died for a bunch of sinners who were unworthy and unfit for the kingdom because he Loved them God didnt force his son and jesus dragged his feet all the way to the cross, Jesus out of love so no other way for us to inherit the kingdom except his blood be shed so he freely said I love them ill be the mediator Ill take on the sins of the world . For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him (2 Cor 5:21). And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also  for the sins of the whole world ( 1 john 2:2). Wow do you know what this means, it means that God came lived his life like no other man can, sinless, died on the cross as a sinner, not only to take on the sins of people who accepted him but everyones sins the whole worlds sins, once and for all. Think of the worst person and the worste sin they have done and if you could see them through Gods eyes you wouldnt see anything except complete love for them and compassion. I know our minds dont wrap aroundf this, no way God isnt angry at these people for what they have done, listen God is love he doesnt remember sin, he died for the sins of the whole world while we were yet sinners, and every body has come short of the glory of God (romans 3:23) therefore everyone needs his unconditional love and Grace. He doesnt see one mans sin versus another he sees LOve love love. The only sin God will send a man to Hell for is not believing on him (john 16:8-9). But it is his will that non should perish (2 peter 3:9).
       Jesus said in John 17:22-23, "and the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one. [23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. The same glory that God had for Jesus christ is the same Glory that Jesus christ has given to you. You are Highly valued in the Kingdom of God. Your not a lowly sinner saved by grace, your a new creature in christ (2 cor 5:17). He hath raised us up together, and made us sit togther in heavenly places in christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; (ephesians 2:19). Jesus Christ has made it so that its no longer about you but about him, when Satan points to you, you point to Jesus and say HE is the one, he is the reason why I am righteous and pure he is the reason Im healed, he is the reason I am on my Way to heaven and living in prosperity not because of what I have done but through Jesus Christ I am part of his Household im not just in the kingdom of God Im a part of his Household.

         God is Love, not sickness or poverty, therefore he doesnt give you what he is not. He gives you unconditional Love. Because He is a good God. THrough Jesus Christ someone like me and you is righteous and powerful and we are complete in him (COL 2:10). Jesus Christ loves us so much he gave his life so that we can live ours in peace of knowing who we are in Christ. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning (James 1:17). The Goodness of God leadeth man to Repentance (Romans 2:4), And God is GOOD.