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*Good Caturday Morning Everyone*
"I Know I Look Like A Girl Who Loves Diamonds But I'd Prefer
Some Great Empty Boxes And Lots of Christmas Wrap."
(Don't Forget The Toy Mice Scented With Catnip)
621 posted on
12/10/2011 6:06:08 AM PST by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...
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Risky Business
December 10, 2011
On some of the Christmas cards you will receive this year, no doubt there will be a man standing in the background looking over the shoulder of Mary, who is prominently displayed caring for the baby Jesus. His name is Joseph. And after the nativity narratives, he isnt heard from much again. If we didnt know better, we would think Joseph was an insignificant bystander or, at best, a mere necessity to undergird Jesus claim to the throne of David.
But, in fact, the role that Joseph played was strategically important. If he had disobeyed the angels command to take Mary as his wife (Matt. 1:20), he would have, from a human perspective, put the entire mission of Jesus at risk. Taking Mary as his wife was a risky assignment. Public perception that he was the babys father put him in serious violation of Jewish law and made him a public disgrace. Yet today all of us are thankful that he was willing to risk his reputation to participate in and facilitate Gods unfolding drama.
Most of us are insignificant compared to the major players in this world. But all of us are called to obey. Who knows what God has in store when we are willing to surrender to Gods willeven when it puts us at risk!
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey. Sammis
Then Joseph . . . did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.
Matthew 1:24
622 posted on
12/10/2011 7:13:24 AM PST by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: MEG33
LOL that cat has a haughty look of the rich...thx GG
To: MEG33; everyone
Sorry I haven't been here today. My son came to help me
decorate some, put the tree up, etc. and now I'm doing a
little lunch. I will be here when I can, everyone.
631 posted on
12/10/2011 11:14:35 AM PST by
jaycee
((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")))
To: MEG33; All; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; LUV W; ...
~Happy Caturday/Dogurday~
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635 posted on
12/10/2011 1:48:31 PM PST by
oldteen
To: MEG33
Cute, M.
Kitteh looks just a wee bit disinterested in the holiday spirit of things! ;)
Thanks.
637 posted on
12/10/2011 1:51:41 PM PST by
oldteen
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