Recently I have been contemplating Thanksgiving and our observance of this uniquely American holiday. First of all I was reminded of the truth that the Pilgrims came to this nation, not to accumulate wealth, nor for more resources or opportunities, but for freedom to worship God. We often give thanks for our freedoms around national holidays, but we rarely understand the freedom to worship as the most important freedom we possess. I wonder how many in America would leave this nation to pursue freedom to worship elsewhere should we lose that freedom. Then I read a quote from Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a Reformed Baptist preacher from Britain who about 1870 said, "You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled." It saddens me to hear people thank God for what they have and turn around and wish they had more. Spurgeon was right; having more will not make us content, that will only feed our greediness. Putting our faith and trust in God is what will make us content…realizing that He will provide our every need as He has promised. As you celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I pray you will be truly thankful and worship the One who not only provides, but who blesses with abundance.
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Thanks Steve, I will.
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