Zambia Hunt

Every year, we Americans pause nationwide in November for a day of thanksgiving to God.

In 1863, in the he midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a day of Thanksgiving. He wrote in the proclamation these words,

“No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.”

and later in the proclamation wrote,

“I do therefore invite my fellow–citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.”

This holiday originated as a distinctly Christian holiday, in which we give thanks and praise to our Heavenly Father. I’m thankful for the Christian heritage of the United States.

Today, I am thankful to God for my adopted country of Zambia. 

The people of this great nation of Zambia have warmly opened their doors and their hearts to us since 1993. We have been welcomed to live, serve, and participate in life here. We thank God for the freedoms we enjoy – the freedom to worship God, the freedom to serve as a pastor, as a trainer of gospel workers. This country is truly a shining jewel among the nations of Africa.

It is my desire to “give back” to this great nation for its hospitality. To be one who celebrates her victories and accomplishments, and makes a postive impact in areas where growth is needed.

Solomon reminds us in Psalm 67, May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us… Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!

This is my prayer for Zambia, this is my prayer for Africa… and it is my prayer for the United States of Americe.