When you have eaten
and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.
(Deuteronomy 8:10)
The Israelites would
soon be inhabiting a land to which they were connected only by DNA. Although
they had never set foot in Canaan, their ancestors were buried there, and
Abraham had legally purchased property therein ensuring an inheritance for his
children and his children's children in perpetuity.
The houses in which
they would live and the vineyards from which they would harvest were not of
their own making. Others had labored to build the cities and plant the gardens.
Moses didn't want his followers to take these things for granted. He wanted
them to give credit where credit was due, and to express their thankfulness to
God.
During this economic
downturn beginning the second decade of the 21st century, those of us with jobs
are perhaps more aware of how much we have to be thankful for than any time in
recent history. But things are bound to improve – they always do. And when we
are all breathing a little easier, and not constantly wondering if ours will be
the next job lost, let's think back on this difficult time, be thankful for
what we have, and remember to thank God for all the good things in our lives.
In fact, let's pause
to say, Thank You, right now.
For what or for whom
do you need to give thanks today?
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