Precious Thanksgiving Memories
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." (James 1:17)
One the precious gifts the Lord has given me is a Thanksgiving memory illustrated in our post-article photo. I remember watching my grandmother meticulously cook and tend to the turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner. I remember the many TG dinners, where she cooked for a house full of family and friends. I hope you have good Thanksgiving memories as well.
As Christmas looms on the horizon, we focus on the gift giving at Christmas, in hopes that we find our loved ones that one and perfect gift. In our text, we can agree with James, that our best efforts at gift giving, cannot compare with the gifts that come from our "Father of lights."
Of course, what can compare to the gift of His Son, who was given, to meet our desperate need of salvation, and the hope of eternal life. (John 3:16)
But In looking back on the year, leading right up to Christmas, God has given me, and my family, the gift of His presence, and providence in our lives. He has not left any stone unturned. The apostle Paul writes, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
In God's way, and in His time, the gifts of His love, come pouring into our lives.
This picture that reflects the love and sacrifice of my grandmother, not only at Thanksgiving, but in the days she was present in my life, reflects the love and sacrifice of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. He came to this world, on behalf of the Father, to bring to us new life, and new hope. Precious Thanksgiving memories, how precious to sooth our souls! GP