THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS

     The month of November brings us to that time of year when we gather with friends and family to express our thankfulness to God for His many blessings. It is a time when churches and charitable groups provide food for families in need. Our church has a weekly grocery program for families in our area and a sumptuous banquet the day before Thanksgiving.

     People can contribute to this program throughout the year at our local grocery stores. No doubt this sort of practical ministry will grow as our country experiences a deepening recession. But even more important, is the ministry of sharing the Bread of Life with those who do not know Jesus.

      I am especially thankful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with people throughout the world by way of the internet. I continue to be amazed at the way in which this tool makes it possible to share one on one with someone I have never met, but who has a very real need of encouragement and the love of Jesus.

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     Now as we enter December, it is time to pause from our regular reading schedule and focus on the story of the Babe of Bethlehem. All of the Old Testament prophets foretold His coming and just as they looked forward to His first appearing, so we look forward to His return. But this month we will go back to the foundation of our faith in the Lord Jesus, Messiah, promised through the ages and fulfilled in Bethlehem.

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     “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16 KJV)