Precious Good Things

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always and for all things, unto God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

There is an old Chinese story about a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who met often to exchange words of wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends that would spur the admiration of his guests.

When the most venerable and respected of the group entertained, he served his tea with an unprecedented ceremony, measuring the leaves from a golden box. The assembled epicures praised this exquisite tea. The host smiled and said, “The tea you have found so delightful is the same tea our peasants drink. I hope it will be a reminder to all that the good things in life are not necessarily the rarest or the most costly!”

Really, the good things in life are right in front of our faces and we so often neglect to see them for how very precious they are – our redemption in Jesus, our parents, our family, our friends, brothers and sisters in the Lord, our wonderful five senses, the talents and abilities God has given us – and so much more!

Let’s thank God for all the precious things he has given us and let’s cherish them as so! We have so much!

Psalm 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits