We are getting closer to Christmas and as I pastor, I am looking ahead to plan one what I am going to preach on during this Advent season.  However, we have Thanksgiving coming next and I do not want to overstep this holiday.  Because we have much to thank God for even in this last year.  This year we seem to be on a downward trend in our area with Covid and there is not an anticipated spike like they were expecting last year.  The vaccines are now widely spread and those who wanted them, now have them (with even a booster for some).  And the many shutdowns and closures that were still in effect last year have been lifted.  And while we might not yet be back to normal quite yet, it seems much closer this year than last.

I am focusing on this kind of thanksgiving a week early because I think it also ties in with this week’s sermon on letting God’s light shine in and through us.  And I think that we as Christians know that God had led us through this time with his grace and compassion.  And this is what Moses saw when God revealed himself to him.  And this revelation made Moses’ skin glow.  We too can be lights to others when we allow God to shine through us.  And this time of year with Thanksgiving coming is a perfect time.  How can you this holiday be a light in this dark world?  Maybe it is reaching out to a charity this Thanksgiving or volunteering in your community.  Maybe the mission field you are called to this Thanksgiving season is with your family.  Maybe your church need extra help getting ready for the holidays or your neighbors with their falling leaves.  How can you this holiday be a light in this dark world?