Living a Thankful Life
Read:
Colossians 2:6-10
Recently,
I came across an article about a man named T. B. Maston. After
obtaining a Doctor of Religious Education and a second Doctorate in
Philosophy, Dr. Maston taught Christian Ethics for 41 years at a
seminary in Dallas, Texas.
Over
the years, Dr. Maston became noted for his attitude of thankfulness
and gratitude in all circumstances. When asked what he attributed
this attitude to he would tell of a dream that he had while facing a
life threatening illness, an illness that most felt that he would not
recover from. He tells of a dream that he had while in the midst of
this battle for his life. In this dream, he was sitting upon a fence
– on one side life, on the other, death. Upon his recovery, he
spent the rest of his life living as an expression of thanks and
gratitude to God.
In
Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae, he writes:
“Plant
your roots in Christ and let Him be the foundation for your life. Be
strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be thankful.” –
Colossians 2:7-8
As
Dr. Maston had acknowledged God’s grace and mercy showered upon him
in his healing, we too must realize that God has healed and saved us.
We can proclaim that Jesus is our Savior, our Rock, our Salvation,
and the Author and Perfecter of our faith! Because we have found
grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ, all of our lives can be lived
as an expression of thanks and gratitude.
Rev.
Ray McGee
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