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    from Rev. Alex Stevenson, pastor of

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    Sermon for November 22, 2009
    Sunday before Thanksgiving
    "You've Come a Long Way"

    Deuteronomy 8:7-19

    The nation of Israel had come a long way to get to the Promised Land. If you remember the story of the Exodus from Sunday School you know that is true. Their journey to the Promised Land began in slavery. God heard their cries and called Moses to tell old Pharaoh, "Let my people go!" But Pharaoh just made their work harder.

    When they finally reached the Promised Land, God reminded them to give credit where credit was due. They would soon enter and posses the land. And it was a good land. A land flowing with milk and honey. A land with abundant water and crops. And the people would prosper in that land.

    That's what Thanksgiving is all about: giving credit to God for the blessings we have. The pilgrims who founded this thanksgiving feast came a long way to get to America. They started in religious oppression. In the Europe of state run churches dissention was paramount to rebellion. People who worshipped or believed differently were in constant danger.

    The nation of the United States of America has come a long way since then. After the pilgrims, many others came seeking religious freedom. Many came seeking economic opportunity. Some fled famine. Some fled war. Some fled persecution. Some were brought over against their will.

    And many years after our forebears set foot on this continent, we hear God's word. And it tells us not to forget who made all these blessings possible. "When you have built fine houses and lived in them, when you have comfort and wealth, when you enjoy freedom and safety, don't give yourself credit. Give God the credit."


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