When you gather around the Turkey later next week, I want you to think of this question: What am I most thankful for? I know I am not the only person asking people to think of that question. At least, I hope I am not!
Thankfulness is such an important virtue. Thankfulness reminds us of all that we have and it reminds us of all the good things for which we should give thanks to God. And herein lies an important point: Thanksgiving is about thanking only one person – God! Thanksgiving is not about saying “thank you” to people who have been good to us since last November. We should be thanking people all the time for the good things they do for us. That just good manners.
The first Thanksgiving was wrought out of hardship. The first settlers of this nation had to rely on help from the indigenous peoples, and together they had a feast after that first, challenging harvest. These early settlers knew exactly who to thank: God.
So as you gather with family and friends, be sure to remember that for which you are most thankful. I am most thankful for my wife Laurie; my children, Zachary, Saige, and Alex; for my good friends, and for the congregation of CTPC – It is a blessing to be able to preach and teach God’s Word to this congregation.
Give thanks to God, and let that thankful attitude remind you of all God has done for you!
With thanks,
Pastor John
