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GIFT FOR OUR SAVIOR
This
is a special season in America. It is a time of remembrance, family
love, reacquainting ourselves with friends and the giving of gifts.
It is a time when the world remembers the birth of the Savior, the
greatest gift ever given mankind! As we remember, let’s not forget
to praise and thank our God.
As children, we were taught to express appreciation upon receiving a
gift or special treat? We were trained to: write a note, give a
verbal thank you, show affection, or share our blessings with others.
Today, many show little gratitude but rather possess a sense of
“entitlement.” This has become a sickness in America’s heart.
The
Psalmist David wrote a beautiful reminder for us in the 103rd
Psalm concerning this perspective. Here he encourages us to
express to God our appreciation for all His gifts. In verses 1-2
David admonishes us to: “… bless the lord”
with our whole being and never forget all His benefits. To bless
the Lord is to call Him holy, to state our love and gratitude, to
worship, praise and celebrate His utter perfection. To bless the
Lord is to speak well of Him and tell others of His mercy and
goodness.
In
verses 3-5 David enumerates God glorious benefits: He heals,
redeems, crowns, and satisfies His people. As we remember Jesus
during this lovely time of year, let’s not forget to BLESS THE
LORD make a new resolution to NEVER FORGET all His
benefit!
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