As we grow in the
Spirit, we will grow in love towards God and towards our neighbor. At this
table, we see both aspects of love amply displayed before us. God so loved us
that He sent His only Son to die for us. Thus, we respond to Him in love, a
love that expresses our thankful hearts and a desire to do His will.
We also have the blessing of seeing all
those that the Lord has forgiven gathered together to praise His name. Each one
of us is filled with praise and thanksgiving and as a body we raise our hearts
and voices to the Lord as the redeemed people of God.
As we look around, we see people at every stage of life; some
older in the faith, some merely babies. Just as we desire the mature believers
to be patient with us as we grow up in Christ, we look at the babies with love
and patience as we wait for them to grow into the full love and glory of Jesus.
And we are humbled to know that these babies always get to teach us what a
beautiful and simple faith looks like. Thus, our love for God and one another
is revealed and grows right here at this wonderful Table of Thanksgiving.
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