A LAND OF PLENTY

by Kevin Rutherford

 

God has blessed us with a land of plenty.  America is a land much wealthier than most.  Having lived in, and traveled to third world countries I am able to clearly see how much wealthier this country is as whole.  Granted, the poor are among us, but overall we fare much better than most.  Are you thankful to live in this land of plenty?

America has been bountifully blessed for many years.  In 1776, during the Revolutionary War, the British Troops made a marine landing near New York in preparation for an attack against George Washington’s patriot forces.  When these soldiers saw how fruitful the land was, and how nice the houses were, they were amazed.  Even back when we were just 13 colonies our prosperity was notable.  Granted, the Great Depression brought years of poverty to many, but generally speaking we have fared better than most.  Are you thankful to live in this land of plenty?

The Psalmist wrote, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving (Psalm 69:30).”  The apostle Paul said, “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving (Colossian 4:2).”  When you go to God in prayer, thank Him for the blessings of this land, and never ever take them for granted.