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Posted on 11/23/2006 6:50:53 AM PST by Billie
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November 25, 2006
READ: Haggai 1:1-11
You eat, but do not have enough; . . . you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes. —Haggai 1:6
A little bit of doggerel goes as fol lows: “A cheerful old bear at the zoo could always find something to do. When it bored him, you know, to walk to and fro, he reversed it and walked fro and to!” The writer apparently thought people could learn a lesson from the bear, for these creatures seem to be quite happy as long as they have enough food to eat and a few of their own kind around them.
This is not true of humans, however. The Israelites who had returned from Babylon discovered that man cannot find happiness when he lives only for himself. They ignored the fact that God’s temple had not been rebuilt, but gave themselves to the construction of fine houses and completely occupied themselves with materialistic things. Yet their harvests were poor, their clothing inadequate, and their wages did not keep pace with rising costs (Hag. 1:6). The prophet told them they were reaping a harvest of unhappiness because they were putting selfish pleasures first.
God has made us in His own image and for His glory. We can never find true joy until we obey Christ’s admonition to seek “first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness” (Matt. 6:33). Only then will we sow and reap abundantly, and eat and truly be filled.
Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 24-26; 1 Peter 2
Good afternoon...morning still here...Are you still in Massachusetts or back home?
Hope y'all are having a great holiday weekend.
Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word!
We got home late last night.
Have bunches of pictures to upload and post.
Our boys had to work at 6AM so we had to get home last night.
It was a great visit, saw many family members from all over the country.
We all will look forward to seeing the pictures. Please don't forget to ping me to them!
I hope your grandmother had a wonderful birthday celebration. I hope to have one of those in due time! LOL!
Glad you all got home safely.
Great post, Lady Jag!
Amen.
This is the latest effort by Darryl Worley..Have You Forgotten to support our Troops.
November 26, 2006
READ: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” —Colossians 4:17
When I was in college, I ran on the cross-country team. In the final event of the season, the state’s small colleges competed against each other, with about 75 runners in the event. We ran the 5K course in the rain and mud on a cold November day.
As I neared the finish line, I spied a runner from one of the other schools just a short distance ahead of me. He became my goal. I ran as hard as I could and passed him just as I crossed the finish line. That last dash meant I finished 42nd, which seemed a lot better than 43rd! It meant our team finished one position higher in the final standings than the team represented by the runner I had beaten. The point? I didn’t give up—I ran all the way through the finish line.
This is probably what Paul had in mind as he wrote to Archippus, one of his young ministry protégés: “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it” (Col. 4:17). When we feel discouraged and want to quit, it’s good to remember that the Lord who entrusted us with the privilege of spiritual service will give us the grace and strength to carry out that service. Let us “run with endurance” (Heb. 12:1) so that we will receive the “imperishable crown” (1 Cor. 9:25).
Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3
Make that one m in gumdrops...
Hello... lo...lo... is anybody out there...ere...ere?
HI!
Wee someone IS out there!
HI back!
;oD
Is it snowing where you are?
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Oh that is gorgeous! Thank you L J!
No snow, it's a beautiful day.
Sun is shining and it's in the 50's
We plan on raking the leaves and I will do my son's brakes on his car. It is supposed to be decent weather until Friday... they say snow then.
LOL!
I shoulda put a comma after that wee or a few extra e's.
ie wee, or weeee, someone else IS out there!...To covey the happy meaning...
Enjoy your sunny; busy day!!
Thanks, you too.
Thanks! I will enjoy the day,though mine isn't sunny... refer back to my ping...& I know you read it so were just conveying the enjoy your day portion.
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