-November 26, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
(Colossians 3:17).
Thanksgiving Day, coming up Thursday, is a special day to gather as family and friends for fellowship, food, fun, and football. It is estimated that 18 million Americans will travel by air and 80 by automobile. I was also surprised to hear that 42% of Americans will eat out or take from restaurants on the holiday.
For us as believers, the best part of holiday is being together and thanking the Lord for all His blessings to us. We have so much to be thankful for. The Lord has richly and abundantly blessed us as a nation and as individuals. Because we are so blessed, we should be thankful to the Lord.
People have thought of some pretty creative food combinations over the years. Paul liked combinations too. He spoke of service and thanksgiving in the same verse. We don’t always think of these two things in tandem. Many ministries, especially on Thanksgiving Day, feed the soul as well as the body.
Whatever we do for others, we do it for the Lord Jesus. In service, we must always remember this and do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. God is the source of every blessing; let us use what He has given to us to help, provide for, and encourage others.
Doing good is good; doing good in Jesus’ name is better; and doing good in Jesus’ name with thanksgiving is the best of all. When we do the latter we are acting most like Christ, glorifying Him, and pointing people to our Savior.
Let us have a blessed day of serving and thanking. May we roll up our sleeves, not just to eat but to serve. Stay safe and healthy.
Serving Christ with thanksgiving, makes life fulfilling and worth the living.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 