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Encouragement for your daily walk with God
I once read the story of a pastor and his wife who invited a new couple in the church over for Thanksgiving dinner. Entering the house, they were welcomed by the pastor, and the wonderful aroma of turkey and all the trimmings that came from the kitchen.
After a bit of fellowship, the table was set, and what a feast there was before them! However, they were taken aback by something that seemed so out of place. Right in the center of the table, amid the turkey, dressing, casseroles, and pies, were three Chinese takeout cartons and a plate of egg rolls.
"I know what you're thinking," the pastor said. "Why is there Chinese takeout on the table?"
Then he recounted the story. "23 years ago on Thanksgiving Day, my dear wife burned the turkey and started a fire in the oven. The fire spread and before it was extinguished, the kitchen and entire Thanksgiving meal were charred black!"
"So after the fire department left, we ordered Chinese takeout and that was our Thanksgiving meal. And every year since then, we've had Chinese takeout as a part of our meal to remind us to be thankful for what we have."
A Christ follower knows that Thanksgiving isn’t merely a holiday, it is a way of life. First and foremost, we serve a loving God who sent his Son to die for our sins.
Maybe you won’t put a representation of some blessing you’ve received on your table, but at least reflect on what you are thankful for this year — as well as all of God’s blessings in your life!
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