Popcorn, Thanksgiving, and Heaven Have Something in Common

The origin of popcorn at Thanksgiving is a good reminder of an aspect of heaven. This 1-minute devotion explains.


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!

Let's celebrate that love and respect this Thanksgiving!

Resource: David Manuel and Peter Marshall, The Light and the Glory (Fleming Revell, NJ, 1977).

I encourage you to read this other devotion:
5 Kernels of Corn: This true story about the Pilgrims will bless you and build your faith.




The origin of popcorn at Thanksgiving is a good reminder of an aspect of heaven. This 1-minute devotion explains.

The origin of popcorn at Thanksgiving is a good reminder of an aspect of heaven. This 1-minute devotion explains.



The origin of popcorn at Thanksgiving is a good reminder of an aspect of heaven. This 1-minute devotion explains.










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2 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. I 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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