Oh my it is already the 17th of November, Thanksgiving is next Thursday. Where has this year gone. It is like my pastor said Sunday, it seems like we just took the Christmas tree down and put it in the attic, now it is time to get it back out. I remember as a child thinking that Christmas would never get here, seemed like forever from one Christmas to the next. I love to decorate for Christmas, it is my favorite time of the year. Reason is God sent Jesus from the throne of Heaven, He was WILLING to come so we could understand why God loves us so. Not only was he willing to come, he was willing to be our sacrifice. I owed a debt I could not pay, He paid the debt for me when he allowed himself to be hung on a cruel cross, so that you and I can have eternal life with him in Heaven some day. Thank you Jesus for coming and loving us the way you do. To just imagine the pain he must have gone through, not only the torment of the whipping he took, the nails in his hands, but it was the "sins" that we ALL have committed in our whole lives he took on himself, God the Father had to turn his back on Jesus, because he cannot look upon sin. How lonely he must have been on that day. You know he could have called the angels in heaven to release him, but he did not, He stayed there for you and me. If it had only been for 1 lost soul, he would have done it anyway. As we approach this Thanksgiving season, I encourage all of you who read this blog to remember what Christ did for you, if you are someone who doesn't know Christ, I pray that this blog will encourage you to know Him as your Lord and Savior.
Lastly, Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, that was all he needed. Just to be there for a little while, cause on that 3rd day, Jesus was resurrected to show us that we too can have eternal life with him. He is victorious over death, hell and the grave. We too can have victory in Jesus.
Remember to thank God everyday, not just on Thanksgiving Day for the blessings that he gives you. He is so good, and right on time.
Teresa....thanks so much for letting us know what is in your heart at this time of the year. I echo your prayer, that each of us will search our hearts for the blessings that God has given us.
I am reminded, while reading this, of that great old hymn......."Blessed Assurrance". Thanks for sharing this with us.
Amen, Teresa...... thanks for sharing.
I wish I had the Collingsworth CD with me at this very moment so I could give the right words..... but this reminds me of one of my favorite songs of theirs "He Loves Me"....... words are something like...... I don't know what He sees in me, but He loves me, and if He had to do it all over again, He'd do it all over again."
What lovely thoughts, Teresa...thanks for sharing....and for reminding us what it's all about.
What beautiful thoughts Theresa....
Can I just add...
Christmas is not always the "most wonderful time of the year"...a lot of people struggle with depression, and those who already fight that battle can find this time of year almost insurmountable.
Not to use your thread to get up on one of my favourite soapboxes, but...if there is someone near you struggling at this time of year...whether or not they are a Christian (because yes, Virginia, even Christians can have mental health issues)...don't expect an instant result with a chorus of "Away in a Manger"...
Just love them, love them, love them, whether you understand it or not.