Popcorn is a popular American snack … buttery … fragrant … crunchy … light.
But do you know popcorn is a "Thanksgiving food" that originated with Native Americans?
Squanto was a Native American who'd become the Pilgrims' trusted friend by offering them help and wisdom to survive their first harsh winter in a new land. When the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving in 1621 expressing their gratitude to God, it was natural that Squanto would be an honored guest.
Squanto
surprised the Pilgrims by arriving at the Thanksgiving celebration with
ninety Native American friends and plenty of wild turkeys to prepare
for the feast. And he introduced the Pilgrims to popcorn.
That first Thanksgiving was a mingling of cultures and races, with mutual respect for their differences and contributions.
America has always been a "melting pot" of different cultures. Sadly, the respect and kindness has not always been present.
Heaven will be a "melting pot" too when we unite with our true brothers and sisters, knowing that Christ's
“blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation” (Revelation 5:9).
I
can't imagine a movie without popcorn or America without its rich blend
of cultures. And I look forward to heaven where I'll spend eternity
with my ransomed brothers and sisters from around the globe!
Resource: David Manuel and Peter Marshall, The Light and the Glory (Fleming Revell, NJ, 1977).
We so often create a box and put in people who we think are God's children, but God does not have a box. Thanks for the reminder and for your words of wisdom once again.
ReplyDeleteI just had to pop in to say hello to another popcorn lover. I eat it every night (Weight Watchers brand) and cry tears when I run out. Seriously!
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