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THANKSGIVING

11-23-08 Bro .Lee Dotson

Ps 118:1-2 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endureth forever. The Lord's "loving-kindness" is the national hymn to all who know Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord. How many times has God looked upon your sin and still called you His child? How many times has the Lord laid upon you His chastisements, as a Father would discipline his son? (Hebrews 12:5-7) How many times have you been found walking in and enjoying the favor of God on your life when you really did not deserve it? Just as the psalmist tells the nation Israel to praise God for His goodness to them in Psalm 118:2, Americans whose motto is "In God We Trust" are to praise the Lord for His "loving-kindness. God has blessed this nation greatly because of the reverent fear of God our founding fathers had and because of those who are today seeking His will and direction.

The Lord has truly shown His enduring love upon this nation, even though she has sinned against Him greatly. He most certainly has raised up men who stand for Biblical truth and continues to call the next generation to Christ.

God will not forsake those who are His own. The children of God who are walking in obedience can walk in confidence that the Lord will respond when they call to Him. Even though those who live in this world do all they can to hinder the work of the Lord - the flesh, the world and the devil cannot put a stop to what God is doing through His faithful servants. The servants of God can sing praises to the Lord because He is a mighty deliverer. He protects His people both collectively and individually.