Like Albert Mohler a couple of days ago, Pastor Dave Miller wants to horn-in on Thanksgiving.
Folks, we live on the ground in the gloom and the rain. There is darkness all around. But if you will remember this truth, you can soar above the clouds into the bright sunshine, at least in your own heart and life. I cannot promise you ease, comfort or prosperity in this life, but I can tell you to give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.
This is the kind of Thanksgiving we ought to celebrate, those of us who know Jesus and have received his everlasting, faithful love. We give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his steadfast love endures forever.
Bah. There is no theology of Thanksgiving; it is a secular holiday that belongs to all Americans, not just pious goobers.
Rather, take Tom Rich’s advice:
So I encourage you to give thanks to those that have invested their time, money, emotions and lives in you. Your mom and dad, friends, doctors, nurses, teachers, spouses, and children. That will be a great encouragement to them on this Thanksgiving. Don’t patronize the Creator God by thanking him for your shoes while turning a blind and delusional eye to all those that don’t have the health and wealth you created for yourself.
Reject the Holy Men’s constant reminders that y’all are no damn good, and have a good day.