Thursday, November 28, 2013

A Day Of Thanksgiving

Today in the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I have heard many comments, good and bad, about the origin of this holiday. I choose to treat it as a day that families gather to reflect and be thankful. It can be so difficult to stay tuned in to the fact that God is in control. Or that is true for me, at least. If we can focus on that fact, that God is working in everything and at all times, we can feel a sense of confidence and security in trusting Him. And, we can be thankful.

Maybe that is the best way to spend today, or at least a portion of it. In the Psalms God tells us that He does not want animal sacrifice, but rather our thanks. If we give that to Him, He will work on our behalf.

Psalms 50:14Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

He wants us to pay what we owe, which is saying, singing, and praising with thanks. Then when we call upon us, He will deliver us because when others see it, He will be glorified. Today, take a moment to thank God for everything so far. Then ask of Him something that you need, something troubling you. Then stand back and watch our God deliver you that everyone might know that He alone is God!

Prayer
Father, we praise You for all You are and all You do. Thank You for this world You have created and are bringing into Your subjection. Please reach out to us today, and deliver us from our troubles. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.