May 19 2006
What if there were no DSL?
When we are blessed with luxuries like cell phones, high speed internet, second cars, etc., we tend to be prone to take them for granted before too long.
While I don’t recommend him without exception, my friend R.C. Sproul Jr. wrote an article a couple of years ago entitled Entering Normal that I still believe to be one of his most insightful articles yet.
We get used to those things that are profound blessings and then forget to give thanks for them. I had a wonderful discussion with a friend at lunch today about this truth. I try to remind myself every day when I step into the shower to thank God for my water heater. When I get into my car to drive to work to be thankful that I have yet another that my wife can use if she needs it. Or to give thanks for having shoes on my feet at all, let alone the Birkenstocks that are so comfortable to be in!
We, as idolatrous humans, lose sight that all these things and more are gifts from God. And when we lose sight that they are gifts, we don’t give thanks.
So today, even though it’s not Thanksgiving yet, count your blessings. Thank your Creator for the things He has lavished upon you and be grateful for all He does. And give thanks above all that He sent His Son to die for poor sinners like you and me.
