THANKSGIVING

By: Rev Gerry G. Nable
Bethany Baptist Church, Makati
Makati City Metro Manila, Philippines

As we hold our Thanksgiving Service today, may we truly be cognizant and grateful of the many good things and blessings God bestowed upon us this year. This will be highlighted by the giving of our Thanksgiving Offering. May our Thanksgiving be truly a reflection of a thankful heart, and a fitting
expression of our deep gratitude for God’s grace and faithfulness upon our lives! The thanksgiving offering will be basically dedicated for and used to assist in addressing the various needs of Missions and partnering Churches, our World Missions Ministries Center ongoing construction concerns, and also in the preparations for our 56th Church Anniversary and 10th World Missions Conference on February 14 and 16-18 respectively. The
Bible in Psalm 92 affirms, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.” Again, a very familiar passage in 1 Thessalonians 5:18,reminds us, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” The Bible is indeed replete with exhortations calling us to thankfulness. A thankful heart really brings the peace of God in our life, makes us a positive and praising person, and enables us to experience contentment.

My dear brethren, we can never say thank you enough to our parents, friends, leaders, and most especially to our ever faithful and loving God. May our thanksgiving really be backed up by our thanks-living and truly becomes an integral part of our lives. This would consequently change our attitude toward life, causing us to become more positive, gracious, loving, and humble. May today’s expression of thanksgiving, individually and as a Church Body, be the best ever, coming from a sincerely grateful and obedient heart! May the Lord help us to be truly grateful people!

All By God’s Grace and For God’s Glory,