Happy Thanksgivig

Good morning everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!  I told you last night that I was not making any promises about an additional post or even a YouTube video for that matter.  I did hook up and install the software for my good web cam, but that is a far as I got.

Thanksgiving eve service was a very refreshing and renewing service.  The scripture lesson for the evening was 2 Kings 5.  This is the story of Naaman's healing of leprosy.  The way that the preacher delivered his sermon was two-fold.  First he spoke on how Naaman almost missed out on this blessing and healing from God because he did not think that what he was instructed to do was fitting for a man of his stature but reluctantly he did what was instructed and was healed.  Next he spoke on the prophet Elisha's servant Gehazi who was not content with what he had and had been witness to and tried to get the gift that was offered to Elisha by Naaman and because Gehazi wanted "a little bit more," he was stricken with leprosy.

For me it was just another sign this week from the Lord that no matter what is going on in my life, that I am not alone and that myself and my family will be taken care.  At this point, it is no secret that we are not in the greatest of financial situations, but in all of it we should be thankful for all that we do have and have been given. For the greatest gift that we have been given is the gift of forgiveness through the blood of Jesus, and the hope of eternal life.  While I myself may not be perfect, and I am certainly no angel, the gift of forgiveness is something that I will always be thankful and grateful for.  I am also very thankful for the family and the life that He has given me, I have truly been blessed.

So while you are enjoying the food and fellowship with your friends and family, playing games, watching the football games, whatever it is that you will be doing today stop and remember Him through all this is possible.  God Bless and have a Happy Thanksgiving!