Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s Thanksgiving Day.
“How did this wonderful tradition begin?
The Biblical Basis of Thanksgiving
President Abraham Lincoln officially declared the last Thursday in November to be a national holiday for the purpose of giving thanks to God. Thanksgiving remains one of the most popular family traditions in the United States.
The Pilgrims Gave Thanks
Nearly 400 years ago (long before Lincoln’s 1863 declaration), devout Christians established the “feast of thanksgiving.” This hardy band of English settlers invited Native Americans from the region to join them in Plymouth for several days of feasting and celebration. Why?
These Pilgrims wanted to thank God for helping them survive the first brutal winter in New England and for granting them a bountiful food crop during the summer. The initial Thanksgiving feast lasted three days and was attended by the remaining 53 pilgrims and 90 Native Americans. The feast consisted of fowl, venison, fish, lobster, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, and squash.
Governor William Bradford wrote: “Thus they found the Lord to be with them in all their ways, and to bless their outgoings and incomings, for which let His holy name have the praise forever, to all posterity…” Of Plymouth Plantation”
(http://www.pro2ge.com/the-real-thanksgiving-story-for-kids/)
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 95:2 “Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
Today’s Challenge: Hopefully you will be able to gather with some of your family and friends today. Thank the family members or friends who helped make your get together possible. Thank them for their effort, sacrifice and contribution.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Kendall Bridges