Good morning on this eve of...what do you mean, I can't use Thanksgiving eve? Well, Scott Adams used 'Almighty Creator of the universe' and 'Christmas' in his Dilbert comic strip this week, on the same day. I felt a rumble in the earth, like perhaps the end times had arrived. Surely, the use of Thanksgiving eve is permitted this one time. Yes, folks. It is Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, and I feel the rumble of Thanksgiving in the air and in the ground. The kids are out of school, families are getting underway to travel to the feasting, and preparations in the kitchen have begun in earnest. Those not yet taking vacation from work will probably leave early today. Let the celebration begin!
Way back in the day, God ordained feasts. His people celebrated the Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. (Deut. 16) I don't think it is too much of a stretch to suppose that these feasts were more than just people gathering to eat. They celebrated and gave thanks to God for His providence. They gave thanks to God for a break from work, for each other, and for His bounty laid out before them in food. We have many reasons to give thanks too.
One reason for giving thanks to God that they didn't have in Moses' time is our Lord and Savior. Invite Jesus to your feast. Let us give thanks for His sacrifice given for us. Let us enjoy our many blessings this Thanksgiving.
Bucky
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