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?