[The Mayor]

February 21, 2005

News Bulletin

Read:
Deuteronomy 7:6-16

He repays those who hate Him to their face, to destroy them. —Deuteronomy 7:10

Bible In One Year: Numbers 15-17

The news bulletin commanded attention. Several inmates had escaped from a penitentiary. They were armed and considered extremely dangerous. A police spokesman stressed to the community the importance of caution. He said, "These men are desperate. They have nothing to lose. They have killed and could kill again."

Deuteronomy 7 contains a far more serious warning. Overall, the passage is a positive expression of blessing. It shows the willingness of God to help those who trust Him. But that's not the whole picture. Did you catch the "news bulletin" in verse 10? The Lord alerted Israel to be on the lookout—not for bad men roaming the streets but for a good God who will destroy all those who hate Him.

It's true. Evil men are not the only ones to be feared. We are also to fear our good God. Even though He is merciful and full of compassion, His awesome holiness makes all other kinds of fear look mild by comparison.

We might not like to face this sobering truth. But God will not always be patient with those people who have no love or respect for Him. That's a news bulletin we can't afford to miss. —Mart De Haan

You've heard the news—there's no escape—
The Lord is coming to make right
The wrongs in this dark world of hate;
So make your choice—come to the Light. —Hess

Live today as if you will stand before God tomorrow.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Just Before Heaven

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, Mayor!

Blessed day to you and yours.

[Dubya]

Live today as if you will stand before God tomorrow.

AMEN

[Aquamarine]

Saw your article on the previous thread and wanted to encourage you to keep the heat on them up there. You're remarkable!

[Billie]

Good morning, Mr Mayor. Hope you know how much we appreciate you and the weekly Military Mondays and the coffee and good deeds you do every day!

God Bless our Mighty Military and Happy Presidents Day (3 out of the last 4 isn't too bad!)

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Rus, for posting this thread where we can show our appreciation for our military and our President.

God Bless our troops and their Commander in Chief for
their valiant efforts towards ending terrorism and for
lifting the yoke of oppression from the Iraqi people.

They are my heroes!

[Dubya]

RUS