1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us three areas where we can know God’s will: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
So God’s will for all His people in every circumstance is:
to rejoice, to pray and to give thanks.
Thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father should be on our lips morning, noon, night and every moment in between!
These are reminders of the attitude of mind we should have; and because David knew humans, he said /pleaded in Ps. 123:3, Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
And Malachi 2:16 warns us
Therefore, do not deal treacherously. KJV.
So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously. Amplified Bible.
They had to be faithful to their covenant obligations. Faithful to their covenant with God. And faithful to their covenant with their spouses…..and so do we…todah
Why are these warnings important?
Because our state of mind, our thoughts and our focus are powerful in their effects. Surely these are specific attitudes, (dealing treacherously), thatwe should never consider giving into?
As the enemy of our souls penetrates right into our thoughts, distracting our mind from God and our faith in Him; then our faith is of no value because it is in human ingenuity and in the flesh, which if we are not careful will rule our lives.
Having a heart, mind, soul and spirit that is centered, keeps us focused on Him as our source; and produces a thankful heart, a grateful attitude and an unselfish manner. The ‘holiday season’ has become such a huge commercialized time, obscuring for many the real reason it is even on the calendar. Mostly a western hemisphere event and Thanksgiving Day purely one for the USA, followed 1 month later by the Christians day to celebrate Jesus birthday. Many observe this day, although we are not told to do so in scripture, nor are we given a specific date. Truly, our lives should be a daily celebration that Messiah came; and surely that is the most important fact! However, He did tell us to remember Him….
Do this in Remembrance of Me
Luke 22:19 says:
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
This is how we are to remember and celebrate Messiah, every time we eat bread and drink wine/juice to commemorate His death and resurrection and the reason for it.
The provision at the cross is most importantly the spiritual aspect; and to eat the broken bread and drink the poured out wine.. isn’t this the real celebration, not what human society, culture and traditions over 2000+ years have turned it into?
We must be mindful of what our attitudes, motives and actions are really doing. Mark 4:19 warns us to beware of the thorns which are the cares of this world.
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Amplified Bible but the worries and cares of the world [the distractions of this age with its worldly pleasures], and the deceitfulness [and the false security or glamour] of wealth [or fame], and the passionate desires for all the other things creep in and choke out the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
These cares cause and produce wrong attitudes in our soul because there is enormous power in simple things, like our choices, that distract our attention away from God.
We must refuse to be overwhelmed by the cares of this world or the pressure from friends, peer groups, families and children. In the west particularly, is an over abundance of material commodities purveyed through advertising. This only increases desire, lust, covetousness, demand, expectation and entitlement; causing greed, being dissatisfied, picky, choosy with ungrateful, selfish reactions. We toss what we don’t like, caught up in the worlds’ commercial agendas to separate us from the income that we worked so hard for.
Whose world system of commerce is it?
Certainly not that of our Savior or Heavenly Father. This is that which Messiah refused to accept when offered, so why are we allowing ourselves to be absorbed into that very scenario which is nothing more than a snare?
We should give and receive all year as led by His Spirit.
What happened to the days we were content with little?
The days after WW2 produced humble, grateful hearts, who were thankful for warmth and a small meal; and a piece of fruit and some wool socks. What has happened to society?
This is only one generation ago and with WW3 looming we would do well to remember that…
It’s not the gift,
it’s not the meal,
it’s not the value, size, or great bargain,
it’s not the piles of presents or mountains of food that are so often wasted or spurned because we don’t like it or its’ taste or color.
This is not, nor should it be our focus….
these are the Mark 4 cares of this world.
The worries of the world, the deceitfulness of glamour, of wealth, and all the other kinds of desires, push in and choke the message so that it produces nothing.
What are our holiday celebrations producing both in our lives and in the lives of those around us?
Let’s be truly mindful this year of the real reason for the season; and not be engulfed in the stressful, crazy days that steal our focus from giving thanks for all we have; and to remember the One to Whom we are indebted and spend shopping time with Him instead.
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Ps. 103 and Phil 4:8
we are to think on these things.
Let these things, be our list of things to shop for!
It’s an old hymn but full of truth!
When we are counting our blessings, and we should daily;
then we are not counting fears,
our lack or
our problems.
We are not complaining or miserable because of what we don’t have, or think we should have because we feel we are entitled, or because everyone else does.
All these things are added to us only as our Heavenly Father knows we NEED them.
He is far more concerned with the health and well being of our spirits, souls and within context, the basic needs of our bodies; not in luxury or to excess and over indulgence.
This world and its’ man-made traditions, are so temporary, so transient, so non essential to life and so very non-eternal.
The Messianic Hebrews/Jews to whom most of the New Testament was written and recorded for people like us did not celebrate Christmas and still dont! Jesus/Yeshua was Jewish the Bible is a Jewish book written almost entirely in Hebrew and Aramaic with some Greek.
The origins of the western worlds Christmas, date all the way back to 336 AD. This holiday was created by Europeans who lit up the dark days of winter. The roots of the Christmas traditions that we recognize today can be traced back to pre-Christian celebrations of the Winter solstice. By the mid-fifth century, the Feast of the Nativity had become popular.
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas who was born in Turkey around 280 A.D.. St. Nicholas gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick, becoming known as the protector of children and sailors.
St. Nicholas first entered American popular culture in the late 18th century in New York, when Dutch families gathered to honor the anniversary of the death of “Sint Nikolaas” (Dutch for Saint Nicholas), or “Sinter Klaas” for short. “Santa Claus” draws his name from this abbreviation.
Research it for yourselves, the truth will make you free from cultural customs and the traditions of men. It’s good to know what we are celebrating and why, and if there exists any compromise in our lives, for the sake of traditions and/or personal choice.
Let’s give some time to prayerfully remember those who have lost homes and families to natural disasters, to those killed or maimed in ongoing conflicts and wars; and to the children who have lost parents or are in abusive situations, and those now homeless. The last thought on their minds is if the turkey is properly cooked, or how many of the gifts on their list they will get.
As the end of days draws ever closer is Jesus/Messiah even a guest, let alone the honored guest at our tables? And the greater question is, if and when we invite Him, would He even want to attend? Isn’t it more likely He would be eating with the tax collectors and sinners, feeding the hungry and healing the sick; comforting the lonely while sharing the good news of the gospel of the kingdom??
Isn’t this the real reason He came and died a sinners death for us? He didn’t come so we could have fun in our freedom… He came to set us free to serve Him. The abundant life is in the spiritual values not in the flesh life, which we are to crucify daily. Gal 5:24
Crucify the flesh …describes a deliberate putting to death of the old sin nature. Paul’s instruction was inspired by Messiah Himself, who said,If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34.
The concept of crucifying the flesh comes from the words in Galatians 5:24: Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
In this verse, it’s clear that crucifying the flesh is
not something done to the believer,
but by the believer:
Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh.
The flesh and the spirit are in continual conflict with each other, so our daily calling as followers of Christ is to crucify the flesh:For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. (Romans 8:13;Romans 6:11).
Because we have been delivered
from sin and death to
new life in Yeshua HaMashiach/Jesus Christ,
we are to yield ourselves to God for His good purposes and put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5.
To crucify the flesh is to obey the call to discipleship.
It means losing our life to find it in Him…
Matthew 10:39. As we daily put to death the sinful nature, we begin to walk in victory over the flesh. Conquering the flesh is what Paul describes as walking in the Spirit:
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16.
The flesh life that must be crucified is the sin principle that exists in our fallen human nature.
In this world we live in fleshly bodies, and the body, being weakMark 14:38, is the gateway to sin. Our bodies, though not sinful in themselves, naturally crave comfort and pleasure, and they too often succumb to temptation, producing the works of the flesh Galatians 5:19–21.
Sin entrenches itself in the flesh, which becomes dominated by iniquity of all kinds. It is the sinful passions and wayward deeds of the flesh that we must crucify.
Above some things we can do to overcome our flesh.
We are not to live for the world and all it offers.
We are not to live for ourselves nor even our families, children, grandchildren, our friends or our church; we are to walk and live after the spirit and our desires are to be for our Savior and our Heavenly Father.
He will come in an hour no one expects…
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Just as the parable says, if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have not have let his house be broken into.
Todah
Taw daleth hei
is the word used for thanksgiving – in modern Hebrew it’s simply used for thank you. It comes form the root word YUDAH which in English we know as JUDAH.Judah means
a heartfelt thanksgiving or praise
The word todah is spelled
taw daleth hei
The taw represents heartfelt praise and thanksgiving
The daleth represents a doorway and
The hei represents the presence of God.
So heartfelt praise and thanksgiving
is a doorway to the presence of God.
Again Ps. 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.
In Rev. 3:20 Messiah speaks to the Laodicean Messianic assembly who He says were neither hot nor cold. He stands at the door (dalet) and knocks reminding them of Todah.
The heartfelt thanksgiving that opens the door to His presence.
Many say this church in Revelation is how we are today?!.
Togarmah. From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers — confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks (-giving,
Abounding with thanksgiving/todah.
One of the most important purposes of a todah meal was to remember the saving deeds of the Lord. Indeed this is one of the functions of the todah psalms: to recount the mighty deeds of God.Ps. 22:28.
The todah was one of the most significant sacrifices of the Jews.
An old rabbinic teaching says: In the coming Messianic age all sacrifices will cease, but the thanksgiving offering [todah] will never cease.
What is it about this sacrifice that makes it stand alone in such a way that it would outlast all other sacrifices after the redemption of the Messiah?
A todah sacrifice would be offered by someone whose life had been delivered from great peril, such as disease or the sword. The redeemed person would show his gratitude to God by gathering his closest friends and family for a todah sacrificial meal.
The lamb would be sacrificed in the Temple and the bread for the meal would be consecrated the moment the lamb was sacrificed.
The bread and meat, along with wine, would constitute the elements of the sacred todah meal, which would be accompanied by prayers and songs of thanksgiving, such as Psalm 116.
Here, the word thanksgiving stands alone and separate from praise. Isn’t thanksgiving included in praise? Why does the writer separate thanksgiving from praise? Isn’t thanksgiving an integral part of our worship and offering of praise? So why is thanksgiving singled out?
As already noted the word for Thanksgiving, it is the word ha-todah from the root word yudah.
It is very closely related to yada’ which means: an intimacy.
It is thanksgiving that leads us to intimacy with God.
If you remove the article – (the/ha) – it leaves todah,
the first letter T – Taw which is also the letter for truth.
Messiah said that He is the Truth.
And as previously noted, the Daleth means a doorway right next to the Hei which is the presence of God.
So we could say:
our thanksgiving to Jesus/Yeshua for His sacrifice on the cross, leads us to a doorway or portal to the presence of God and intimacy with Him.
THANKSGIVING – TODAH – תדהTaw Daleth Hei
TODAyH and every day!
Let’s be certain we are
ALWAYS READY
in our hearts and with
thanksgiving
on our lips at all times.
Shalom shalom mishpachah/family
and cheverim/friends!
It’s all about Life and Relationship,
NOT Religion.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
NOT SURE?
YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen.
This of course is a very familiar verse from Torah (Tow-rah). However in the course of research looking at the original Hebrew and Aramaic languages, and the translations of some of the words; the following meanings were revealed, which are not only interesting but further help to illuminate the scriptures.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
4 And God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.
Berean Study Bible.
3 And Elohim said: Let there be light: and there was light.
4 And Elohim saw the light, that it was good. And Elohim divided the light from the darkness.
(An Original Translation Made Directly from
Ancient Hebrew and Aramaic Sources.)
“3 ¶ And God said, Let there be light; and there was light.
4 And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness.
Lamsa Bible – English Peshitta translation.
Above is Dr. George Lamsa’s famous Peshitta Old Testament English translation.
The Peshitta Old Testament is the Aramaic version of a Hebrew Old Testament version (older and superior to the current accepted Massoretic Hebrew version).
The Massoretic Text –
Nusakh Ham’mas’sora: נוסח המסורה,
refers to the authoritative Hebrew manuscript and Aramaic text of the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) in Rabbinic Judaism.
The Masoretic Text defines the Jewish canon and its precise letter-text, with its vocalization and accentuation known as the mas’sora/the Massoretic Critical Edition of 1894.
The name comes from the word masora, the Hebrew textual tradition of the Hebrew Masorites (or Masoretes). These Masorites were Jewish rabbis who took extreme care to copy the Hebrew text of the Old Testament without error.
The Hebrew texts of the Bible were originally written with only the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, which only represent consonantal sounds; meaning there were no vowel sounds a,e,i,o,u.
The Peshitta New Testament is believed to be the original New Testament and if nothing else, deemed far closer to the original than the Greek texts.
The Lamsa Bible utilizes this version,
containing the 22 books shared by the Eastern Peshitta
and the Western Peshitto, plus the extra 5 books
(2Peter, 2John, 3John, Jude, Revelation)
that are included in the Western Peshitto.
The Designation/Name – Peshito/Peshitta…
The word itself is in grammatical form, feminine,
meaning:
simple, easy to be understood.
It seems to have been used to distinguish the version from others which are filled with reference marks and signs.
As regards the Old Testament, the age of the Version is commonly agreed upon.
Returning to the verses in
Genesis/ B’resheet…
Let there be light then it was that God saw the light and it was good.
The sun, moon and stars were created on day 4 so this light was not from them.
LET THERE BE = yehi
which expresses:
a desire or wish (let)..
I desire that there be light.
LIGHT – OHR
and also means:
understanding.
As our idiom says of letting light in to our minds/thinking:
the light (bulb) came on.
The word SAW as inGod SAW the light
is the word RA’AH
which has a secondary meaning of:
EXPERIENCING.
Finally the word for GOOD is TOV
which means: to be in harmony with God.
So it could read as:
God said I desire to understand and there was understanding.
God experienced this understanding and SAW that it was in harmony with Him.
Jesus/Yeshua – the Word and Wisdom,
were with Him in Genesis – the beginning – B’resheet.
Did God really command us to overpower animals? Sometimes we are so one dimensional in our western thoughts and mind set, giving a singular, one thought narrow answer.
The root word here is apparently YARAD not RADAH
YARAD means
to DESCEND
to lower oneself and show respect.
Proverbs 12:10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.
Amplified Bible A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
God did not give us His creation to exert our control, cruelty and to overpower His creation; shooting it just for sport to hang trophies on our walls! But rather to
HUMBLE us…
To bring us down from our lofty prideful perch and to learn a few things about Gods’ beauty, character, love and mercy.
Our Heavenly Fathers’ creation is
HIS revelation of love to us.
It’s not there for us to do with as we please, to abuse and exert selfish desires and agendas with.
If we lower ourselves and show His creation respect –
if we YARAD –
His creation will speak to us and draw us
to the creator to love and respect Him with all our hearts.
He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end. King James Bible He hath made every thing beautiful in his time:
Ecc. 3:11.
Not only did he make everything…….
He made it all beautiful in its time.
We have a sense of eternity because God exists.
Romans 1:20.
The narrow gate leads to life
The difficult way leads to life
Many don’t offer this as an evangelistic tool to win souls!
Many times, we hear and give only good news that God saves people by His sovereign grace through the atonement of Messiah Yeshua/Jesus and it’s Him who works in us to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Here again we see the truth that we are not the one in overall charge our dominion and authority is imparted to those who believe and trust and obey! Its His good pleasure not ours!
We need to get the dynamics of this relationship inn its correct proper perspective. He made us for His pleasure He saved us to be His child and be part of His family and dwell eternally in His presence.
Ps 100:3 Know that the Lord he is God; he made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Below is a link to a free online site for the Aramaic Bible.
Stand therefore in that liberty with which The Messiah has set us free, and do not be yoked again in a yoke of bondage.
Gal. 5:1…..
He set us free to serve Him
The Israelites groaned in their labors (avodah) and cried out, and their cry for help because of their labor (avodah) went up to God. Ex. 2:23
“Let my people go, that they may serve (avad) me in the wilderness” (Ex. 7:16).
In this sentence the same word for labor and slavery
is being used to describe worshipping God.
The reason for this is that:
the same word, avad,
can mean
to serve or
to worship.
Exodus 20:22-24:8
To love Him and worship Him – to have a relationship with Him.
We did not do anything other than rebel against ignore and sin against Him.
If we are to live as His talmidim/disciples, we must remember that all efforts that have any worth or excellence are difficult. This chaim/life, is in fact glorious but at the same time, difficult, it is not to cause us to give up and be weak willed; it should stir us up to be those over-comers.
The question is do we really appreciate the salvation He provided?
Do we comprehend the miracle of new birth spiritually enough, to totally lay down everything and give our all to Him?
We have to work out that salvation Phil 2:12 everyday; and if He is not our life….. then it will be a constant struggle, trying to do things ourselves.
We must begin on the foundation of His redeeming life, now working in us and do what He commands us.
These commands are not grievous if we truly love Him.
If we spurn them, ignore them, choose to disobey them; then we are not truly a loving child whose grateful heart is fully given to Him; and we will remain full of our own ways – preferring them to His and will wander off track onto the broad way.
Interesting that Broadway is the NewYork name to its’ entertainment center. His way is THE WAY… we will fulfill all we are called here for and we will find we can do it HIS WAY.
If we fail, it’s probably due to us not walking in, and operating by the things He has placed within us. Obeying His spirit and practicing in our day to day lives, that Spirit which has been placed there. When a crisis comes, we will find the combination of His nature and ours will stand and not crumble.
The difficult things are the tests of our faith, not for Him, but for us; for us to see exactly where we are and what we truly believe.
Salvation requires
bravery and courage
and above all
holiness,
and will test us for all we are worth.
Why?
Because Hebrews 2:10and He as a good father will not shield us from the requirements of son ship. God’s children who have a strong family traits to Jesus/Yeshua, are not weaklings, not pampered or spoiled children. It takes a tremendous amount of discipline to live the life of a disciple/talmidim, and to be worthy leading a life like Daniel, with a spirit of excellence and faithfulness enduring in the ever-pressing harsh realities of lifes’ worldly temptations.
This life requires effort – our whole hearted participation and if it’s not born out of relationship rooted in love, joy and peace (ahava, simchah and shalom) together with total trust/faith in a GOOD Heavenly Father… that narrow door will seem unreachable.
It’s not hard if you love Him and that love should inspire our heartfelt thanks.
Thanksgiving in Hebrew isTodah =
heartfelt thanksgiving in today’s modern Hebrew.
it’s simply used for thank you Todah raba
תּוֹדָה רַבָּה
The word comes from the root word;
YUDAH or JUDAH יהודה
From yadah; meaning celebrated;
Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites;
also of the tribe descended from the first,
and of its territory –
pronounced ye-huw-dah
From the verb הוד ( hod ), meaning:
to be praise-worthy,
comes the noun הוד ( hod ), meaning:
splendor, majesty, vigor, glory or honor.
The importance of this name and its meaning rests in the fact that it is the source of the name of the people of Israel:
‘Ye•hu•dim’ = Jewish
The name “Yehudah”
(“Judah” in English)
in Hebrew it is spelled
“yud, heh, vav, dalet, heh”.
In the Torah, God has many names, however the most common is the Tetragrammaton – YHVH
as we pronounce it in English.
Judah means: a heartfelt thanksgiving or praise.
And of course was the name of one of the 12 sons of Israel.
Judah always led the WAY and went first on their journey.
Praise and heartfelt thanksgiving was first.
Spelled
Taw Daleth Hei Tav Dalet Hay
Taw letter represents the heartfelt thanksgiving
Dalet letter represents a doorway
Hei letter represents the presence of God.
So heartfelt praise and thanksgiving is a doorway to Gods presence!
Ps 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.
In Rev 3:20. Yeshua/Jesus calls the congregation of Laodicea neither hot nor cold …. but what made them that way?
He stands at the door and knocks He’s reminding them of TODAH that heartfelt thanksgiving opens the door to his presence
When He knocks let’s open that door quickly to His presence and give TODAH – heartfelt thanksgiving Todah to our redeemer Mashiach.
Probably the most important meaning of behold I stand at the door and knock is
the heart of Yeshua/Jesus which is:
to desire intimate fellowship with you and me.
Revelation 3:20 says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
The third Hebrew word for praise, Todah, means thanksgiving.
It also means: Praise and thanksgiving;
The offering of thanks or sacrifice of thanksgiving;
תּוֹדָה.
תּוֹדָה tôwdâh, to-daw’; from H3034; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers:—confession.
At this time in our walk when seemingly there may not be so much to give thanksgiving and praise for…Lets make sure we have not put out the…
…sign…
…but rather are offering Todah from our hearts…
a true sacrifice of thanksgiving!
Shalom shalom mishpachah/family
and cheverim/friends!
You are loved and appreciated and prayed for daily.
It’s all about Life and Relationship, NOT Religion.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
NOT SURE?
YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen.
Thankfulness for His love, protection and provision and for family and friends and all our many blessings.
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received.
Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling which, when followed, results in Thanksgiving.Thankfulness for every new day;
for shelter and rest at night;
for our food, our health;
for love of family and friends;
for everything His goodness provides and continues to send our way;
and for all the things, such as our freedom, that we often take for granted.
For His love endures forever. Ps. 107:1 This week in USA is the day of thanksgiving to God when tradition remembers the harrowing TWO month, (60 days) journey, across 3000 miles of storm tossed ocean,
in a ship called the Mayflower.
An English ship that famously transported the first EnglishPuritans, known today as the Pilgrims, or the Pilgrim fathers
from Plymouth, England to the New World in 1620. That’s only 397 years ago!!!
There were reportedly 102 passengers and a crew of 30 but the exact number is unknown.This voyage has become an iconic story in some of the earliest annals of American Historywith its story of death and of survival in the harsh New England winter environment.They established a small community in Plymouth, building homes from local materials.Historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth, it’s a town in Plymouth County, Massachusettes, United States. They departed from a town in England with the same name.It was the following year, a meal was shared by the Wampanoag Native American tribes
and the first settlers/ Pilgrims in Plymouth in the autumn of 1621.It originated as a Harvest Festival, (which undoubtedly has its roots in the 7 Feasts/Festivals/Gods Appointed Times of Israel. For further info., go to www.minimannamoments.com and type in Feasts of Israel in the Search box.)
It has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789.
Lets not relegate thanksgiving to just one day a year…. or get caught up in the commercial frenzy of the season…but remember the Lord’s goodness and provision with grateful hearts, full of thanksgiving, for all He has done and is doing each and every day all through the year.
May His Shalom be with you, whether or not you are celebrating.
What is the will of God?
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