FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHEPHERD? ~ June 03, 2007

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Psalm 23

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - the crowd would listen attentively. And then, at the conclusion of the psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause in appreciation of the actor's incredible ability to bring the verse to life.

But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. "Sir do you mind if tonight I recite Psalm 23?"

The actor was quite taken back by this unusual request, but he allowed the young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite the psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no match for his own talent.

With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the psalm. When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the young man's recitation that every eye was full of tears.

Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, "I don't understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of experience and training - but I have never been able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?"

The young man humbly replied, "Well sir, you know the psalm, but I know the shepherd."

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

Some of these links are broken. I’m using this post out of respect to Mr. Tonkin as he used this for his first post. My apologies, I’d change the broken links if I could.

Have a BLESSED Lord’s Day everyone!

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

[gpapa]

Hi BG.

[Jet Jaguar]

(((HUGZ)))

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hi gpapa, I hope all is well with you?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Backatcha, my friend...

[gpapa]

Doin’ just great here in Paradise.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh yeah. “Paradise”. :) :)

[The Mayor]

June 3, 2007

Rubberneck

READ: 1 Peter 1:3-12

They . . . preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. —1 Peter 1:12

Have you ever watched people at a tourist spot? At places like the Coliseum in Rome, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, or the Grand Canyon in Arizona, visitors strain their necks to get a better view. Some call this “rubbernecking,” which means “to observe with curiosity.”

The Bible tells us that such fasci­nation also goes on in the heavenly places. The apostle Peter pulls back the curtain of heaven to let us see angels gazing at God’s plan of redemption—“things which angels desire to look into” (1 Peter 1:12). The Greek word translated “look into” means “to stoop and look at carefully with curiosity.”

But why are angels so fascinated by man’s salvation? The most likely explanation is that they are amazed at the astonishing way God solved the problem of sin (Eph. 3:8-12). The cross was the means by which God provided His Son as the righteous substitute to pay the pen­alty for sin while upholding His holy standard (Rom. 3:19-31). God now provides redemption to any human being who will repent, believe, and receive it.

Are you thankful for your salvation? The angels are! They rejoice every time a sinner repents and puts his faith in Christ (Luke 15:10).

I look at the cross upon Calvary,
And O what a wonder divine!
To think of the wealth it holds for me—
The riches of heaven are mine. —Christiansen
© Renewal 1949, Singspiration, Inc.

The cross of Christ is the bridge between God and man.

Bible in One Year:   2 Chronicles 19-20; John 13:21-38

[Brad’s Gramma]

(Rom. 3:19-31). God now provides redemption to any human being who will repent, believe, and receive it.

BTTT with much gratitude for all you do, Rus...

[AnAmericanMother]

The Lord Is My Shepherd. Set by John Rutter for soprano solo, SATB, oboe, and harp.

[Brad’s Gramma]

THAT is nice!!! Thank you!

[SandRat]

Jhn 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Jhn 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.

[AnAmericanMother]

It's part of Rutter's Requiem which is an extremely beautiful modern setting.

We sang it in concert in our old choir. It's so pretty that you have to concentrate on your part, or you'll start admiring the music and forget to sing!

[The Mayor]

OMG, you are so very welcome my good Lady.
Thank you for the thread!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you!!!

Thank you LORD!!!

[gpapa]

[SandRat]

[Brad’s Gramma]

:)

‘Tis my pleasure...although, I have mighty big shoes to fill, ya know?