[The Mayor]

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February 2, 2009

Punxsutawney Phil

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READ: 2 Peter 1:16-21

We have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed. —2 Peter 1:19

Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn’t see his shadow, spring will come early.

This is all humbug and good humor, of course. No one to my knowledge takes Phil’s predictions seriously. Furthermore, he’s unreliable—more often wrong than right, I’m told.

There is One, however, who is always right and whom we must take seriously. Peter writes of Him, “We have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” (2 Peter 1:19).

Peter was thinking of that day on the Mount of Transfiguration with James and John when he saw Jesus standing with the two great prophets of the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah. In that august company of true prophets the Father pointed to the Son and said: “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35). Jesus’ word is a “prophetic word” that is certain!

There is One who is never wrong and who will never lead us astray: our Lord Jesus. We must hear Him!

At the name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet,
King of kings in heaven we’ll crown Him
When our journey is complete. —Baxter

In a world full of speculation, only God’s Word is certain.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 29-30; Matthew 21:23-46

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank You!

[jaycee]

In a world full of speculation, only God’s Word is certain.

Amen! Thank you for our wonderful Daily Bread devotion this morning, Mr. Mayor.

Hope your 'stress test' turns out good this week and we are remembering you in our prayers.

[DollyCali]

Groundhog Day

Phil Sees Shadow, Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

The world's most famous groundhog has seen his shadow, which — legend has it — means an already long winter will last for six more weeks.

Punxsutawney Phil's forecast was announced in front of thousands of revelers gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. They gathered Monday morning in near freezing temperatures.

Since 1886, Phil has seen his shadow 97 times, hasn't seen it 15 times, and there are no records for nine years, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The last time Phil didn't see his shadow was in 1999.

The Groundhog Day forecast for the Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, area suggests Phil will have trouble seeing his shadow. The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy weather for the area.

Thousands of people descend on Punxsutawney, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, each year for the tradition.

[pollywog]

Good Morning Mayor!

What confidence we have that God is in control and His Word is SURE!!

Polly

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for Always Bringing these Wonderful Devotionals to our Lord's Flock, your Honor. You are in my Prayers.

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Mayor.

Thank you for sharing another scripture lesson with us this morning.

Hope you had a great Monday.

Have a lovely week.