[The Mayor]

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Rescued

June 30, 2010

A South African man surprised nine men robbing his home. Seven of the robbers ran away, but the homeowner managed to shove two into his backyard pool. After realizing that one of the robbers couldn’t swim, the homeowner jumped in to save him. The Cape Times reports that once out of the pool, the wet thief called to his friends to come back. Then he pulled a knife and threatened the man who had just rescued him. The homeowner said, “We were still standing near the pool, and when I saw the knife I just threw him back in. But he was gasping for air and was drowning. So I rescued him again.”

In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul wrote of another rescue:God the Father had saved them from the domain of darkness. This rescue occurred at the death of Christ, but also at the Colossians’ conversion. The imagery Paul used (1:12-13) suggests that believers have been rescued from the dark reign of Satan by being transferred as free people into the peaceable rule of Christ. By Jesus’ death, believers become free citizens in the kingdom of light.

The appropriate response to such amazing grace is to show joyous gratitude by offering God acceptable service with reverence and awe (Heb. 12:28).

Your love, O God, would spare no pain
To conquer death and win;
You sent Your only Son to die
To rescue us from sin. —M. Gustafson

Through the cross, Jesus rescued and redeemed the rebellious.

Read: Colossians 1:12-23

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. —Colossians 1:13

Bible in a year:
Job 17-19; Acts 10:1-23

[pollywog]

Good Morning Mayor ~
This was a very impressive story and demonstrates how we often “ stab in the back” those who come to rescue us, even our Precious Lord Jesus.

[pollywog]

Good Morning!! Good Morning!!
Checking in for a stroll down Amy’s Pathway!

Good News!!! My ultra sound came back clean, and for the first time in ages I have a negative culture.( bladder and kidneys).... Praise God!

Much going on... Grandson Kobe in Wyoming at a Lone Pine Ranch camp...riding horses, and having a great time.

Love to all....
Polly

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy Wednesday.
Thank you for again sharing ODB.
I loved the story this morning ...
I hate to admit it but I would not have saved the guy a second time.

Have a great day, Rus.

[geologist]

Great devotional today. Funny, and a good example of how man does not learn from his daily mistakes..

Rescued ... indeed.

We stand on the promises of God.

Thank You LORD for Your patience and the gift of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; the treasure of Your Word, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.