Today’s Thought “Just A Piece of Turkey?” G. Ward

Philippians 2

³ Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; ⁴ do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 

 

There’s a particular commitment to daily thanksgiving acceptable in the heavenlies and it must first involve – self-denial. That seems preposterous in a world insistent you love yourself first (cf. 2 Ti.3:1-5), yet our Lord exemplified this attitude, that we’d follow; knowing many awaken dispirited (some days) needing compassionate care from some who know Him.

There are some on this American Holiday who aren’t over-joyed with the idea of great celebration; they’re missing loved ones, or economically depleted and just plain dismayed. The Great Compassionate Savior desires they know He is near (Phil.4:5-7, 1 Pe.5:7) and for us who adore His Sufficiency, we’re called to assist them in rightful encouragement (*Ps.34:18).