Are you thankful? I am. But sometimes I forget and I move into a mode of "taking it for granted". I have so many things going for me but I forget how they came about. It may have been something my wife did, my co-worker, or perhaps God Himself. When I forget God, He will respond to remind me of my need to return to Him. Israel was in a state of apostasy as described here in chapter 8 of Hosea and ends with this verse. Hosea 8:14 For Israel has forgotten his Maker, And has built temples; Judah also has multiplied fortified cities; But I will send fire upon his cities, And it shall devour his palaces. I am reminded of the counsel given about how to deal with Gideon's act of destroying the altar of Baal during his time. The people were ready to kill the person that destroyed their place of worship. However, they agreed with Gideon's father that Baal will contend with Gideon for his actions rather them the people. Though the...