About twenty years ago, we were at our local K-Mart store and my wife happened to win a turkey! Problem was, K-Mart didn’t carry turkeys. So, we were sent on a wild turkey hunt. We drove out several miles, about 20 or so in search of our “FREE” grand prize. Found a local K-Mart that would honor the coupon, but they didn’t. They sent us to another location which wasn’t the place either. Supposedly, we were looking for a K-Mart that was a Super-store with fridges and a full grocery department. Seemed like that turkey was flying away whenever it saw us. Finally, we found a huge K-Mart store and we both said, “After getting the turkey, we’re shop at this place!” It had so many things to see!
We first wanted to make sure the elusive bird was in its cage. So, we headed to the back and found the fridges! Yay! All were empty! Boo! Finally, someone took the time to explain to us where the meat was really at. After explaining the various right turns, left turns, by the statues, near the bridge, and after several traffic lights, we’d find it. I asked what store we would be looking for, and were told, “You’ll pick it up at ECONO Supermarket.” We couldn’t believe it! ECONO is a few stores down past our neighborhood K-Mart! With another one even closer to us!
“Forget about checking out K-Mart,” we said, and “flew” back home to grab ahold of this bird and clip its wings before it’d fly away again! We were so tired, and couldn’t believe the journey we had been on! From Canóvanas, we ended up somewhere in Caguas running around like a turkey without its head!
Sometimes we might have a hard time coming up with things we are thankful for. Maybe they vanish from our thoughts. Like our turkey, they might be just beyond everywhere we go. If it helps, we can write down all the things we’re thankful for. There’s health, life, friends, family, shelter, jobs, and of course, a God who loves us.
Maybe you’ve been on wild turkey chases too; heck, you may have strayed from home on several occasions trying to find your free and perfect gift. Guess what??? It’s right there near you! It’s within your neighborhood! God is as near as the breath in your nostrils. He’s as close as your heartbeats! People try Eastern Religions, Transcendental Meditations, Cults, Sects, Alternative Lifestyles, Variant Philosophies, even Genderism; only to realize those venues don’t offer what they’re after! Their free gift of salvation has always been down the block. Salvation isn’t religion! It’s a relationship with the living God! And He won’t send you on an impossible hunt! He’s legit! Accessing Him, is even easier:
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me” (Revelation 3:20 NIV).
Jesus is right at the door of your heart. Open the door and let Him in! In fact, today for Thanksgiving, He can be your invite! So, set out a plate for Him! Bon Appétit! Add Him and His presence to your Thankful list!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sam