Deuteronomy 26:1-11
The Israelites are given this instruction (by Moses) about recognising and thanking God for their liberation from slavery and provision of a land that will meet all their needs. It is amazing how often people forget to be thankful and this little passage (used on Harvest Sunday) is about reminding us and the entire community that what we have is a gift from God (freedom, food, science enabling us to do more, etc). We encourage our children to say, 'Thank you', how often do we say it? A timely reminder.
The Israelites are given this instruction (by Moses) about recognising and thanking God for their liberation from slavery and provision of a land that will meet all their needs. It is amazing how often people forget to be thankful and this little passage (used on Harvest Sunday) is about reminding us and the entire community that what we have is a gift from God (freedom, food, science enabling us to do more, etc). We encourage our children to say, 'Thank you', how often do we say it? A timely reminder.