Not having our father and pastor with us was sad enough, but I was amazed that this past week God gave me joy that I'd almost forgotten that he left--or, he would leave, rather. Thursday, September 17, was our Grand Reunion -- the extended family was almost all there. I was not only joyful because we've had a reunion like this, but that that reunion was not only a reunion between relatives--but the saints. What a marvelous thought! The fellowship, testimonies of God's blessings, sharing of burdens and griefs added to the spiritual need we had at that time. At prayer meeting I really gave out my best in song-leading. Friday was another busy day as we went to Salaoag, Dasma to attend a world missions conference filled with challenging and inspiring messages. Just so much to be thankful for!
That's why I become very, very sad when we are not thankful. There are many Christians who can only praise God publicly when something "big" happened to them--it may be that they look to God and say, "You don't need thanks for little things like this." And yet, the Bible teaches us to be thankful for everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Let's start to be thankful to God--NOW.
Bro. Elijah E. Abanto
elijah_baptist@hotmail.com
Bro. Elijah E. Abanto
elijah_baptist@hotmail.com
No comments:
Post a Comment