On of the biggest problems after the fall of man-kind (sin) in the Garden of Eden is the problem with our memories. We can't remember much and when we do it seems to be pretty selective. My Uncle Hilmer tells me all the time he knows everything, He then adds that he just has trouble recalling it sometimes.
I think that is one of the biggest problems we face as a race. We can't remember! History is repleat with mankinds forgettfulness. War, crime, abuse, violence and ignorance caught for all to see in the pages of history.
Paul talks a little bit about our predicament in the first chapter of the book of Romans.
Romans 1:20-22 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-- his eternal power and divine nature-- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools" (NIV).
There it is! We can't remember! or we choose not to remember.
Thanksgiving Day is a time set aside by the leaders of our great country. It is a time our nation is supposed to reflect on the incredible provision of Almighty God.
Historically it has been connected to the very first settlements in this great country and William Bradfords incredible declaration for a Day of Thanksgiving for the Pilgims at Plymouth is a wonderful example of that history.
We are approaching a day that has been set aside to remind us of how we should be living all year long. Let us not forget!
Chack out these other texts:
Nehemiah 12:46 46 For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Psalm 100:4 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Colossians 2:6-7 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
2 comments:
I really enjoyed my first visit to Center Point church today....your blog is great too! Thank you for such a wonderful sermon on the "passion" to know Christ on a deeper level. I blogged about your sermon today on my blog site!!! Bless you and your family.
Lisa (& Becca too)
Thank you Lisa. I would like to read your blog sometime...where aer you at. Neat email name...Are you tucked in (livin) on Tainter somewhere????
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