The Mayflower ship left England with 102 souls to escape religious persecution. These pilgrims crossed the stormy Atlantic Ocean. They landed off of Cape Cod where they built log homes, planted crops, and maintained daily prayers for God's help. The first winter, forty-five of those souls died from starvation and cold.
One year later, Thanksgiving was made to the Lord. Edward Winslow, a leader in the colony, wrote: "And God be praised we had a good increase . . . our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a special manner rejoice together after we had gathered the fruit of our labors . . . and although it be not always so plentiful as it was at this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want that we often wish you partakers of our plenty." - November, 1621
What are you thankful for? In a time when so many are facing great need and some are wondering where their next meal is coming from, we should be thankful for God's Blessing in our lives. We are reminded;
Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us THANKSGIVING to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11
The great Apostle Paul instructed his son in the gospel, Timothy, about the spirit of the end times. Self-centeredness would replace the love of God's great faithfulness.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, UNTHANKFUL, unholy. 2 Timothy 3:2
What is the importance of Thanksgiving? True peace is released even in troubled times by maintaining a spirit of THANKSGIVING!
And let the PEACE of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye THANKFUL. Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. - Amplified Bible
What seeds are you planting for your next harvest? What harvest are you expecting in your life? The Psalmist encourages us to: "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalm 100:4
Sow your seed of praise daily. Thank God for every blessing. Whether great or small, develop the attitude, "that I may publish with the voice of THANKSGIVING, and tell of all thy wondrous works." Psalm 26:7
How thankful my wife and I are for our partners. Because of you who have prayed and given this year that so many wonderful things have been accomplished. You that have given have provided food for hundreds of needy families, helped to finish another building at the orphanage in Uganda, our telecast has become a beacon of hope and faith around the world. Thank You Partner!
Our goal this month is to develop our TV studio and prepare to establish a revival network that you can tune into 24/7. Facebook has been censoring our socials. When my staff told me that our special to help those who were suicidal was blocked, then I had enough.
Here we go and grow again. I would like to establish what I am going to call the Faith Alive Partner Club. I have asked the Lord for 1,400 partners to join this month. I am praying and believing that the Lord would speak to you.
Your gift of $1,000 will make this possible. You can break it down monthly if you want. That is about $83 a month. Together, we will work to declare the whole Gospel without censorship. Thank you my friend.
