"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:16-17
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:12-17
God’s Word is so rich and is just drenched with a call to live our lives with grateful and thankful hearts. I hope today as you pause to say “Thank You” for all you have been given in this life, you will remember God’s greatest gift. That He will be on the forefront of your mind and heart. Grace…Forgiveness…Redemption all came at a cost. God gave us His one and only Son that we might know Him and experience the fullness that comes from having a personal relationship with Him. When I look back to August 1978 (and yes, it seems like forever ago) to the moment that my life collided with Jesus and I was introduced to a loving, merciful Savior, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all He has done in my life! Yes, for the things He saved me from but also for the things He saved and called me to…a personal relationship with Jesus! Knowing Him is transformational! I am a blessed man today and so thankful for all that The Lord has done for me! I hope wherever you are that you have a great Thanksgiving with family and friends!
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
In HIS JOY,
Mike
