What are you thankful for? Or in light of what you are facing in life, does it feel close to impossible to be thankful? It’s tempting to believe that when life is completely broken or full of betrayal or sorrow that thankfulness feels unimaginable.

But Jesus has shown us a better way.

The night before Jesus was crucified, He instituted the sacrament of Communion. He passed the cup and broke unleavened bread, telling us to eat and drink in remembrance of Him and His crucifixion. Yet, before He passed these things around the table, Jesus gave thanks.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, and enter into the Christmas season, what is the cup that is before you? What is broken in your life, and feels like it can never be put right? Are we willing to give thanks for these things, even though grief and sorrow are our companions? Do we realize that when we give thanks to the Lord in the midst of our sorrow and trouble, this is also a way that we show the Lord’s death and resurrection until He returns?

Friends, I know life is difficult for many. But today, my challenge to you and to me, is to look around and ask the Lord to help us find things that we can be truly thankful for. 

Scriptures Referenced:

• Isaiah 61:1-3
• Luke 22:14-20
• Matthew 26: 27-28
• 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
• Philippians 4:6
• 1 Thessalonians 4:17, 5:16-18
• Hebrews 13:5
• Psalm 103