THANKSGIVING
"But you are a chose generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of His who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but now are the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy." (I Peter 2:9-10)
On this Thanksgiving Day, we have so very much to be thankful for. Most of us have a roof over our head, sufficient food, and a network of loved ones to support us.
But above all of the blessings we enjoy in this world that we are thankful for, there is one blessing that rises above all the rest. It is that we have been called out of darkness into God's marvelous light, and have received God's mercy through our faith in Christ.
Before we received Christ as Savior, we walked in darkness, with no knowledge of God and His goodness. We were outside of God mercy. But the light of the glorious gospel has shined into our lives, showing us the love of God for us and His plan for us to live forever with Him.
Now, through faith in the Lord Jesus, we can see clearly the mercy that God has extended toward us, forgiving our sins, cleansing us, and giving the assurance that we will enjoy His presence for eternity.
What a joyous day we celebrate today and every day because we belong to Jesus. We are His own special people who can proclaim His praises.
Love, Dad
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