We are just a few days away from the beginning of a new holiday season. I'm sure many people have already began to make mental preparations for next Thursday's Thanksgiving dinner. And some may already be making plans for Black Friday.
Speaking of Black Friday, several retailers have made some major changes so that they can ensure to dig deep into the pockets of the consumer. If you haven't heard the big news, here it is - Black Friday this year begins at midnight for most of our favorite stores. That's right, you don't have to wake up at 3am to stand at the end of the line. You get to set up your spot at 3pm after dinner with your portable tv and watch the football game while waiting for the doors to open at the strike of midnight.
It's amazing how the retailers will do whatever it takes to get our money! It's doubly amazing how we get excited about giving them our money...money that could probably be used for better purposes. WHATEVER IT TAKES!
What about the church? Are we willing to do whatever it takes to reach souls for the Kingdom of God? Will we find joy in the inconvenience in order to snatch souls out of the flames of hell? I have to wonder how many shoppers will see waiting in line for 6 or more hours to buy a toy as inconvenient? A toy that will soon be forgotten about hours after the excitement on Christmas day.
As we enter the Thanksgiving/Christmas season, let's remember the true reasons of our celebration. Let us make it our joy to share with others the Greatest Story ever told. Let us do our part in changing lives for the Kingdom.
Mel - Assistant Pastor
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