Who is Bringing the Turkey?

            I love the holidays as much as the next guy I guess.  I never have been fanatical about them either way.  One thing that has always intrigued me is how people rush around at the last minute to do everything, and to make sure they have everything necessary for the big day. My experience has been that there will be a group (usually the women folk) who coordinate the meal at Thanksgiving.  There will be discussion about who is bringing what, and one person will generally be “in charge” of the all-important check list of items: Turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, etc.  I feel that the main focus has evolved over time from being thankful to being prepared.  I mean, just how bad would it be if Aunt Margaret forgot she was supposed to bring the turkey?  Or what if Cousin Linda brought her world famous yams instead of the rolls she promised? I know at our house, there would be trouble!

            With that in mind, is it not comforting to know that God in His infinite wisdom has given us a complete list of all things that we need (2Peter 1:3)?   There are those that feel that there is a need to supplement Gods Word with the works of men. This of course is a direct violation of Rev. 22:18-19.  Paul addresses the issue of the all sufficiency of Scripture in 2Timothy 3:16-17: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” –KJV 

            I am thankful that God has the foreknowledge to provide a plan for mankind to be reconciled to Him.  That foreknowledge prevents us from frantically scrambling at the last minute, wondering if we have all we need.  Take peace, Oh Christian, and know that God has provided us all things that we may know Him through His Son, Jesus Christ (1Jn. 4:9).  Happy Holiday’s from the Bowling Family!