Thanksgiving – A proper perspective
Psalm 92:
• Thanks needs to be on our lips everyday. As we draw the breath of life that only God supplies.
• We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, one another, and especially to God.
• Thanksgiving adds colour to our lives and flavour to our nature.
• Thanksgiving makes you strong and unmovable by the winds of circumstances. It gives you strength and vitality.
When thanksgiving becomes an integral part of your life, your attitude to life will change.
You will become more positive, gracious, loving and humble – Hannah gave God the only son she ever had and got 5 more. I Samuel 2
Numbers 28 and 29– Types of Thanksgiving/offering:
a) daily – 28: 1 -2
b) weekly offering – 28: 9 -10
c) monthly – 28:11
d) annual – 28:16
e) Harvest – 28:26
f) periodic/jubilee – Numbers 29:1
g) Day of atonement – 29:7
h) Tabernacles – 29:12 – For having a place of worship.
This is how God virtually drove out the spirit of murmuring and complaining from His people and prepared them for their inheritance.
What can I give?
Nothing is too big or too small to given- the measure is in the quality of heart with which it was given.
• Hannah gave her child
• the widow gave her mite!
• Jesus gave His life!
Who can give thanks?
Today's Thanksgiving is not limited to Americans. We can challenge each other to a higher spiritual height through thanksgiving.
You may be looking at the year 2009 and wonder what to thank God for. The year may be going, but God’s blessings never cease.
You are in the season of favour!
(Adapted from a message I posted on Sermon Central website in 2003! http://www.sermoncentral.com/ How time flies)
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Lights shining into dark corners
Last week (Nov 16 - 22) was very interesting and fulfilling for me. I laughed and cried! I was able to visit the brethren in Coventry, partake of the Oxford Pastors' dinner and attend the Engage Conference organised by Care for the Family in London! There is so much to learn and share!
I thank God for what He is doing in our days. The believer is being called to 'sit up' and 'shape up' from all quarters. It is a matter of 'let him that has ears, hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.'
As we commence the 50 day fast to end the year 2009 and usher in the glorious year 2010 (Nov 22 - Jan 10), it is important that the process of pruning and preparation of the saints is uppermost in our hearts.
The days of pettiness are over! The Church must rise up and take the place that God has given to it in the scheme of things. We need to prepare ourselves to enable us maximise the opportunities that God will create as He continues to 'shake the world' out of its comfort zone.
My thoughts for today are centred on 2 Peter 1. In verse 10, Peter places a demand on the believer to work hard to be sure that one is really among the chosen! Do not take salvation for granted. It requires working at otherwise, it is easy for one to stumble and fall away. In verse 19, he admonishes the believer to pay attention to the scriptures. He explained that they will help us understand many things that may otherwise be dark and difficult because they are like 'lights shining into dark corners' (The Living Bible)!
Is there any area of life that is difficult? Search the scriptures, open your heart to the Holy Spirit, share a thought with someone and lean on God for solution. I pray that God's light will shine on the dark areas in Jesus' name. Amen.
I thank God for what He is doing in our days. The believer is being called to 'sit up' and 'shape up' from all quarters. It is a matter of 'let him that has ears, hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.'
As we commence the 50 day fast to end the year 2009 and usher in the glorious year 2010 (Nov 22 - Jan 10), it is important that the process of pruning and preparation of the saints is uppermost in our hearts.
The days of pettiness are over! The Church must rise up and take the place that God has given to it in the scheme of things. We need to prepare ourselves to enable us maximise the opportunities that God will create as He continues to 'shake the world' out of its comfort zone.
My thoughts for today are centred on 2 Peter 1. In verse 10, Peter places a demand on the believer to work hard to be sure that one is really among the chosen! Do not take salvation for granted. It requires working at otherwise, it is easy for one to stumble and fall away. In verse 19, he admonishes the believer to pay attention to the scriptures. He explained that they will help us understand many things that may otherwise be dark and difficult because they are like 'lights shining into dark corners' (The Living Bible)!
Is there any area of life that is difficult? Search the scriptures, open your heart to the Holy Spirit, share a thought with someone and lean on God for solution. I pray that God's light will shine on the dark areas in Jesus' name. Amen.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Daily Desire
My greatest desire for each waking moment is the quiet assurance that God is in control! It stabilises my focus and strengthens my resolve not to give up or give in to the roar of the liar! I am learning to lean more on God's sovereignty and wisdom as I watch time flow ceaselessly into eternity.
There is a cross for everyone. However, just as there were three crosses on Calvary and only one was consecrated to be converted to a crown. I pray that your cross will be consecrated to be changed to a crown. Let us trust in the grace and goodness of God Almighty. 1 Cor 10:13. God bless.
There is a cross for everyone. However, just as there were three crosses on Calvary and only one was consecrated to be converted to a crown. I pray that your cross will be consecrated to be changed to a crown. Let us trust in the grace and goodness of God Almighty. 1 Cor 10:13. God bless.
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