Posted on 05/14/2015 5:59:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Hi everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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Evening Ma and thanks for tonight’s Canteen!
After a 71-year-old South Korean woman was rescued during the tragic sinking of a ferry boat, she struggled with survivors guilt. From her hospital bed she said she couldnt understand how it could be right for her to have lived through an accident that had taken the lives of many who were so much younger. She also regretted not knowing the name of the young man who had pulled her out of the water after she had given up hope. Then she added, I want to buy him a meal at least, or hold his hand, or give him a hug.
This womans heart for others reminds me of the apostle Paul. He was so concerned about his neighbors and countrymen that he said he wished he could trade his own relationship with Christ for their rescue: I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren (Rom. 9:2-3).
Paul also expressed a deep sense of personal gratitude. He knew he didnt understand the ways and judgments of God (see vv.14-24). So while doing everything he could to proclaim the gospel to all, he found peace and joy in trusting the heart of a God who loves the whole world so much more than we ever could.
INSIGHT
: Even though Paul was an apostle to the Gentiles (Rom. 11:13; Gal. 2:8), his hearts desire was to see his own peoplethe Jewscome to faith in Jesus (Rom. 9:2-3). In Romans 911 Paul discussed the continuing unbelief of the Jews, but he assured them that they had not been rejected. He reminded them of their privileged status (v. 4), and the climax of these privileges is that the Messiahthe Savioris Himself a Jew (v. 5).
Hiya LTOS, we still got some daylight out here on the left coast. How’s things in Florida?
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Terrific Thursday for you?
Most everyone ready to “recite”?
Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...working hard?
Looks so much like rain here....I wish it would!
Good evening, Kathy! Got some porch sitting in today although it is on the cool side.
*HUGS*
Hope you get the rain. We had rain ALL day yesterday, today sunny and back into the 70s.
Recital in two weeks, so it is crunch time!
The kids are actually PRACTICING!!!
It’s very gratifying. :-)
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Are you have good weather now, day to day?
Good evening, Ms Feather...*hugs*
Glad you got some porch sitting....birds make an appearance?
Good evening, Kathy. *hugs*
Been a while.
Evenin’ FRiend! *hugs*
Good evening, Grandpa Sandy! *hugs*
Hi there, ML. *hugs*
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