“Jesus answered and said unto her, if thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of Him, and He would have given thee living water” (John 4:10).

“And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world” (Ephesians 2:1,2).

“Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’S hand double for all her sins” (Isaiah 40:2)

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (I Thessalonians 5:18).

The apostle Paul refers to many things for which he was thankful, and for which we should, likewise, be thankful. At this Thanksgiving season, may it stir our hearts as we review these great truths.

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy” (Psalm 103:8).

On one side of the coin of salvation is God’s grace, that is, receiving what we don’t deserve—forgiveness. On the other side of the coin is mercy, that is, not receiving what we do deserve—eternal punishment in hell.