November, 2024
As we look back upon our Homecoming Celebration, we are thankful for the wonderful time we had, with old friends and new. As we look forward into November, we give thanks for our many blessings that God bestows upon us and the opportunity to serve our Lord.
I am reminded of our reading from the Homecoming Celebration; Paul’s letter to the Colossians Chapter 3, verse 17: 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
We have all faced difficult times in our lives; struggles with health, death of friends and loved ones, circumstances beyond our control and some we could have prevented. Through all of it however, we are loved and guided through life by our Lord and Savior. We can do all things, and give thanks for every opportunity to live and grow, through God.
I am also reminded of the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo in the Book of Daniel. Even amongst certain death they would not forsake the Lord and were spared the fires that they were thrown into. A thankfulness for God’s healing, saving and redeeming power is ever surrounding us.
This November, as we sit around the table on November 28, as we share what we are thankful for, remember that in all things we do, give thanks to God. We can all recite the beginning of Psalm 9:
1 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
Blessings to you all and Thanks Be to God.
Pastor Jason
pastorjstitt@att.net