This is Thanksgiving week and here in America most of us are well fed to the point of excess. To be absolutely candid, the food that Americans have thrown in the garbage this week would be considered meals for millions in some parts of the world. We live in abundance.

I don’t say that to make us feel guilty. But we should be grateful for all we have. And may our gratitude make us want to be like Jesus – concerned with the needs of others. When Jesus fed the five thousand the Bible tells us that they all ate until they were satisfied and there was food left over. Jesus not only was compassionate for the hungry crowd, but he was generous.

May we welcome others, feed others and help others – trusting God to take what we offer and use it to bless others in Jesus’ name.