[The Mayor]

August 29, 2005

Sweet Company

Read:
John 14:15-26

The Spirit of truth . . . dwells with you and will be in you. —John 14:17

Bible In One Year: 1 Chronicles 24-26

The elderly woman in the nursing home didn't speak to anyone or request anything. It seemed she merely existed, rocking in her creaky old chair. She didn't have many visitors, so one young nurse would often go into her room on her breaks. Without asking the woman questions to try to get her to talk, she simply pulled up another chair and rocked with her. After several months, the elderly woman said to her, "Thank you for rocking with me." She was grateful for the companionship.

Before He went back to heaven, Jesus promised to send a constant companion to His disciples. He told them He would not leave them alone but would send the Holy Spirit to be in them (John 14:17). That promise is still true for believers in Jesus today. Jesus said that the triune God makes His "home" in us (v.23).

The Lord is our close and faithful companion throughout our entire life. Recording artist Scott Krippayne expresses this truth in song: "In my deepest night He is the guiding star; in my sinfulness He is the forgiving heart; a willing ear for each silent prayer, a shoulder for burdens I cannot bear. Sweet company from now through all eternity."

We can enjoy His sweet company today. —Anne Cetas

In my bed of thorns, He is the fragrant rose;
In my wilderness, He's the stream that flows;
A shelter built with loving grace,
His refuge shall be my dwelling place. —Krippayne
© 2002, New Spring Publishing, Inc./Chips and Salsa Songs

The Christian's heart is the Holy Spirit's home.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

[snugs]

Good evening

[luvie]

Good evening, Mayor! Thanks for your daily lesson in God's word. Life is always sweeter when we belong to the Lord.

I hope this week is a productive one for you. We always look forward to you telling us what is going on either with the re-model or the campaign....especially the campaign. Does your district include West Seneca?

[Billie]

Thank you to our awesome Military! Thanks, Rus, for another Military Monday. Have just read the "After Action" report by basil of the Crawford Rally and saw your ping to the Military Monday.

God Bless our Troops! God Bless our Leaders!

[deadhead]

God Bless Our Military. Blessing to all the folks in the path of Katrina. Hope my post goes through, been having telephone and computer problems for a week now.

[Gabz]

Good evening, your Honner!

God Bless our military and prayers for those along the Gulf Coast.

[dixie sass]

Good morning Russ! I like the lesson for today. There are so many people in the nursing homes that would appreciate someone doing just that or just listening when they ramble or just hold there hand for a minute or two.

I like the link also. Thank you.

[GailA]

Good morning everyone.

[tuliptree76]

Happy Monday everyone! Here are the holidays for today.

Lemon Juice Day
Chop Suey Day


And just in case, here are the holidays for the rest of the month.

Aug. 30
Toasted Marshmallow Day

Aug. 31
Eat Outside Day