I was following a car that had a
bumper sticker attached above the rear bumper.
I thought it said “Save a cow” “Eat a Vegetable.” I thought it was an
attack against the American Beef Council's sticker “BEEF—It's What's for
Dinner” campaign. As I got closer to the
car I realized I had been mistaken. The
sign really read “Save a Cow,” “Eat a Vegetarian.” It changed the whole
meaning. Sometimes it helps to take a second look at our own lives to make sure
we're not focused on just ourselves.
I just got
back from Tulsa where I attended a seminar put on by the Cancer Treatment
Centers of America. Our church is considering starting a cancer care ministry.
It seems like many people in our church have been touched by the disease either
directly or indirectly. I went because I thought much of the information about
caring for patients with terminal illnesses would also apply to other diseases.
I got lots of useful practical information for patients and also their
caregivers. Then we toured the
facility. And again God reminded me to
be thankful.
This reminds
me of a favorite passage: Col. 3:12-17 “And so, as those who have been chosen of
God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other,
whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also
should you. And beyond all these things
put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within
you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all
in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the
Father.”
So my hope
is that you have a wonderful “Thanksgiving Season” and not just a thanksgiving
day.
—Alan
No comments:
Post a Comment