I talk a lot about faith more then action it seems at times and then sometimes I talk about action more then faith. Faith and action can not and should not be separated. Yet many people choose belief in God and Christ but choose the world. We all need food, shelter, and clothing and things that make life easier. During the holiday season especially beginning with Thanksgiving we can not forget the local food pantries or church pantries that need stocking. Yet the first thing we need to do is learn Christ. Learn the things of God first. Our work is in vain if their no compassion toward others. If our very thought is sin instead doing the things of God.

Our very nature as a believer is to shed the old man. Snakes every fall shed their skin so that new skin can grow. Walking in the woods in fall can be dangerous at times. But it is not a place to remain out of. Believers need to shed not to grow new sin, but to become a new creation learning and doing the work of Christ.

This thanksgiving if you are able to help someone else consider doing so. Not just think about it but do it. As I plan a dinner, I also think of all the festive deserts. After growing a pumpkin this year. Okay my husband grew one pumpkin this year. We got enough out of that one pumpkin to make the equivalent of four pies. Now two pies have been eaten. Mainly to see if I remember how to make pie. The next two pies will be for the thanksgiving meal planned. There is a point, if you learned Christ then you learn to share Christ, or to pass the gospel on. The gospel of love and action. A dinner without sharing pie is missing desert. We can teach who Jesus is and learn all He did, but unless it moves to action we are missing our desert.

It easy to get carried away by the holiday hubbub and forget those around you. Let us share the love of Christ this season. Let us put on the new man, the new coat of faith, love and hope. Let us turn away from those things that cause us to desire only more of what we have no need of. Let us put on Christ and share the love of Jesus. To share the hope of faith through prayer and action. Let us join with others this holiday season with like mindedness toward others to care about those in need. Let us testify of the goodness of God, whether we be rich, middle class or poor.

Let us remember we all are growing in the love of Christ and some it takes longer then others to put what they learn into action. I can watch a video how to make something all day, but until I take up the tools to make something, I have only learn about making something. Many people learn Christ but never ask Jesus into their heart, to pick up their cross of faith and carry it. Each us must pick up our cross and carry it for Jesus to be a follower of Jesus. Do not think you know it all, but think of yourself learning about Jesus and putting His word into action.

Dear Heavenly Father helps us to learn Christ to the point our actions speak of our learning. In Jesus precious name, Amen.

Countdown To Thanksgiving 4 Days left: Thank God for teaching us faith, hope and love through Christ Jesus.