Giving Thanks, because God…

I’m sure you’ve all realized by now that Thanksgiving is approaching. Decorations and messages of Thanksgiving are all around us. What do you really cherish, way down deep? Is there anything that you hold onto that reminds you of who you are and where you’ve been? Pictures, memorabilia, collections…. What draws you to those reminders?

A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION…

Possession (in Greek) = preserving, saving. “That which is acquired, presumably with considerably great effort.”

Your heavenly Father, has not only saved you from eternal separation from Him, but also has made you His cherished possession. You are His treasury that He takes great delight in. He is always guarding you and delighting in you, just as earthly kings guard and enjoy their riches. He lovingly remembers you (um, constantly, in case you forgot.)

 “But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD; you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY, but now you have RECEIVED MERCY.”

--1 Peter 2:9-10 This link shows NASB, NLT, and The Message.

How do you finish this sentence? I give thanks, because God… I’d like to hear what you’re thankful for in the comments box below.

Abba, I’m so glad that Thanksgiving is one month before we celebrate Christ’s birth. It reminds me to still my heart and reminiscence about your faithfulness and great love, which leads me to worship out of a humble heart. May my heart condition be acceptable to you, Papa. Thank you for preserving me so that I can be with you forever. Thank you for the great lengths you went to, just for me. I love you. In Jesus’ name…