Happy Thanksgiving

25. November 2009 by Bernice Davis.

Hello:

In today’s lesson, we see the response of David to Joab once he has found out that Joab was behind the plot to get Absalom home.

Here is our text:

II Samuel 14:21 The king said to Joab, “Very well, I will do it. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.” 22 Joab fell with his face to the ground to pay him honor, and he blessed the king. Joab said, “Today your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his servant’s request.” 23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. 24 But the king said, “He must go to his own house; he must not see my face.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not see the face of the king.

As you can see in our text, David allows Absalom to return to Jerusalem but he is not to see the king but to return to his own house for David did not want to see him yet he longed for him. 

But…… was this a good idea.  What will Absalom become and has he changed or has he been humbled by his father allowing him to return from exile?  Tune in next week, as we continue our journey into the life of David as our second monarch king.

I just want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.  I know I have friends in other countries who the Thanksgiving holiday does not apply to but I wish you a great week as well.

I was babysitting my niece and nephew on yesterday because they were out of school for the thanksgiving holiday and their parents were at work and as they went with me to run errands, I watched the crowds flock into the grocery stores preparing for the holiday meal and the traffic from everyone getting on the road trying to make it to their destination and people putting up their holiday decorations and it gave me just a really good feeling.

Everyone appeared to be happy and in great anticipation of  seeing their loved ones for the holidays.   I loved the traffic, the shopping ….. just everything about this holiday season…. Oohhhhhhhhhhhhh…. Yes and the food.  I think most of us will put on about 10 pounds over the next week and back to the gym on Monday. 

There are church services everywhere having thanksgiving services to celebrate and express their love to God for what they have and simply for who God is ….    It is a great season.   Let’s also remember to share.   There are so many people who are in need this year than previous years because of the declining economy. 

Find a family to help and even if it is just a little, share what you have to make someone else’s holiday great and demonstrate the love of Christ through your generosity.  If you can’t afford to help financially, you can always volunteer some time with other organizations that are helping.  There are so many feed the hungry programs that need volunteers just to help out even if you can’t financially support.   Your time is a valuable donation that is needed and will be highly appreciated by both the organizations and the people being serviced. 

If you really want to maximize the great feelings of love and warmth this holiday season then be a blessing to others and watch how it changes your life and blesses you.  While you intended it to bless others (and it will) the gift of giving actually blesses you also.  Life is not living unless you’re giving.

Be safe this holiday weekend, don’t eat too much (lol) and don’t forget to be kind to someone and love one another.

While the family gathers together, forgive, love, laugh, and enjoy.  Life is so short and you just never know.

God bless you all.   I will not post again until Monday.  

Have a wonderful thanksgiving.

Stay encouraged!

God Bless!!!!!!!

Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.

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