It's been eight days since Thanksgiveing and I'm sure many people have already forgotten alot of things that happened on that day.

My son and daughter-in-law were nice enough to visit with the three grandchildren. Grandma prepared a very nice meal and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

About three days ago, I started to feel a little under the weather. My throat was a little scratchy and I was developing a cough. Now, when I talk I sound like a fog horn on a very foggy day at the shore.

Someone suggested that one of our many visitors gave this to me as a present for Thanksgiving. When I first thought about it, I was a little perturbed that someone would give me such a 'gift' for the holiday. But, the more I think about it, perhaps even a cold is a good thing. I mean, I haven't been sick in several years.

Yes, it is a little irritating to have to repeat myself. But, I give a little more thought to what I am saying so that I don't have to say so many words to get the same message across.

And, then I get to thinking about our Lord. He spoke volumns without speaking alot. Jesus was able to get the message out with very few words. Why?

Well, other than the fact that he is the Son of God, He knew how to make every word count. Even in His parables he gave just enough background to put the listener at ease. And then, He would get right to the point.

How often we find that people use far to much wordage to accomplish a simple task.

A prime example, look how many words I just used to get this short message across to each one reading it.

God Bless each of you.

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