GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!YES, we all have much to give thanks for. Our blessings are really too numerous to remember when we try to list them.
Matthew 25:35-40 NASB 'For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.' "Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink? 'And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? 'When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' "The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.'
I like to think about the portion of Scripture above on a regular basis. It's a good reminder about how we should care about and be kind to others. We really don't know how much even small acts of kindness are appreciated until we are on the receiving end. It could be as simple as a kind word, a smile, or greeting someone you don't even know.
We must not forget that there are many people who lack the necessities of life, even in our own country. I honestly think that far too many people live in their own little worlds and don't look outside often enough to know about the needs of others. We live in a rich country where there should never be any children going to bed hungry, sleeping on the street, or lacking appropriate clothing and medical care. These should be areas of care and prayer for all Christians. I must add that it's a wonderful feeling to be able to help someone who is less fortunate.
Ephesians 2:19-22 NASB So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.
I also like to think about this portion of Scripture on a regular basis. It tells us about who we are in CHRIST and explains the reality of our huge family in CHRIST. There are no denominations or divisions in CHRIST, as we are all Brothers and Sisters who will spend eternity together with JESUS. CHRIST Himself will fit us together in ONE BODY, the ETERNAL CHURCH WHICH IS THE BODY OF CHRIST. This should be more than enough to make all Christians rejoice and give thanks every day.
Thanks be unto GOD for HIS unspeakable GIFT!, JESUS CHRIST, our Lord and Saviour forever!
