The True History of Thanksgiving

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

Happy Thanksgiving! Have you heard the history behind this celebrated day? Well, in the fall of 1621, when their labors were rewarded with a bountiful harvest of food—and this is after a year of sickness and scarcity!—the Pilgrims gave thanks to God. And in 1789, our first president, George Washington, established Thanksgiving as a national holiday, and it was celebrated for the first time under this new Constitution. Two hundred and thirty years later, we too have many reasons to be grateful to God as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day today. I know I am thankful for His grace and mercy. And even though I’m a sinner, He died to take my sins away. And now I have a fulfilling life through my relationship with Jesus. So let’s be praying and looking for opportunities to share the true meaning of Thanksgiving and our gratitude for Jesus. For help in getting started, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.