“The coffee is on us this morning!” Those were pleasant words to start the day. I was still half asleep and stepping into an early morning bible study with a group of good friends when the man behind the counter gave me that blessing. Free coffee is always good but to a man that loves, I mean loves, good strong hot coffee on a cold morning, those words were music! And I was thankful. Now the coffee isn’t something I need (sometimes J ) but it is something I really like. I was so thankful not just for the coffee but that this man behind the counter thought enough of me to give it to me freeee!
Another friend recently gave Sandy and me a delicious meal
at a great Mexican restaurant. Just gave it to us. Free. I am thankful for the
meal but very thankful for their friendship. Another friend recently gave me a
copy of the new Gospel Transformation Bible. I had wanted one but it was out of
reach for us at that time. And this friend just gave it me. Free. I am thankful
for the new Bible but very thankful for the friend that thought enough to just
give it to me. What a huge blessing
friends are! And what a huge blessing it is when such kindness abounds!
This week enters us into thanksgiving here in the United
States. It’s a time set side to remember and cherish those blessings and
friends. The greatest by far is the blessing given by Jesus Christ. He came
that I might have life and have it the fullest (JN 10:10). He came that I might be reconciled to God the
Father (2 CO 5:18-19). He came to proclaim good news to the poor, liberty to
the captives, restore sight to the blind and set at liberty those who are
oppressed (Luke 4:16-21). Jesus came to show his love and kindness to those he
called his own.
And it’s all free. At least free to me. I couldn’t have
bought what Jesus has given freely. But like the coffee and meal and bible,
someone paid for what they gave freely to me. In this case, all the blessings I
have from Jesus were bought by him, paid for with his life, that I would have
life… freely. I am so thankful for those immeasurable blessings from Jesus but
far more thankful for Jesus himself. Amen.
Anchored in Jesus,Harrison
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