FReeper Canteen ~ National Navajo Code Talkers Day, August 14 ~ 14 August 2018

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Riding the Rapids

August 14, 2018

When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. Isaiah 43:2

The rafting guide escorted our group to the river’s edge and directed us all to put on life jackets and grab paddles. As we climbed into the boat, he assigned us seats to balance the boat’s weight, providing stability when we encountered rapids. After highlighting the thrills the watery voyage ahead would hold for us, he detailed a series of directions we could expect to hear—and would need to follow—to effectively steer the boat through the white water. He assured us that even though there might be tense moments on the way, our journey would be both exciting and safe.

Sometimes life feels like a white-water rafting trip, one that contains more rapids than we might like. God’s promise to Israel, through the prophet Isaiah, can guide our feelings when we fear the worst is happening: “When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you” (Isaiah 43:2). The Israelites faced an overwhelming fear of rejection by God as they went into exile as a consequence of their sin. Yet instead, He affirms them and promises to be with them because He loves them (vv. 2, 4).

God won’t abandon us in the rough waters. We can trust Him to guide us through the rapids—our deepest fears and most painful troubles—because He also loves us and promises to be with us.

Thank You, Lord, for being my guide through troubled waters. Help me to trust You even when the journey is wild and scary.

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INSIGHT

In today’s passage, God declares, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you” (Isaiah 43:2). In the New Testament, we see this promise of God’s care displayed in two stories of literal storms. In one, Jesus is sound asleep in a boat when awakened by His disciples who are frightened by a sudden storm. He calms the storm and the disciples’ fears (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25). In a similar story, the disciples are alone in a boat when a furious squall begins. Jesus walks out to them on the water (Matthew 14:22-33; John 6:16-21) and assures them, “It is I; don’t be afraid” (v. 20). The Lord “commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him” (Luke 8:25).

Thanks Kathy!

Blessing to all these Navajo warriors who risked their lives for our Nation. (Their sacrifices and work will eventually overcome what was depicted in a forgettable Hollywood movie with Nicholas Cage)

As an aside, please remember that the original Indian Code Talkers were from my tribe. Choctaw men were at the front in WWI and almost by happenstance became important message senders via landlines laid across the battle fields. These landlines were often tapped into by the Germans and messages were subject to routine interception.

Not all code talkers were Navajo. There were folks from many tribes. Good old Uncle Sam figured they could learn it too

Theses men walked in beauty

~ National Navajo Code Talkers Day, August 14th ~

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=NiX-Xkuj8Zo

My uncle told me abut the Code Talkers in the early 60s. I was just a kid and did not think too much of it.

It was nice cool and clear this morning then the heat and haze moved in. Still a down winder form calf. Hope it rains tomorrow.

Hi and thank-you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQVG0Bcu6w

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

How is grand baby doing? Prayers continue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJm4jNrldek

The Choctaw code talkers were a group of Choctaw Indians from Oklahoma who pioneered the use of Native American languages as military code. Their exploits took place during the waning days of World War I. The government of the Choctaw Nation maintains that the men were the first American native code talkers ever to serve in the US military.

They used to run spools of wire through the woods or sea, and they would put a magnetic induction wire tap on that.

The good guys would shake them onto that obvious trail and ride on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upr4T4lpUZg

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To all our military men and women, past and present,

What a thrill and an honor it was to have the opportunity to meet Thomas Begay, one of the Navaho Code Talkers, several years ago. A very nice gentleman and interesting to listen to. It's a day I'll never forget.

An Unbreakable Code - Thomas H. Begay

They were true heroes! I didn’t know they had a “day” but they deserve any and all honors for what they did to help our country in its time of need!

I love that picture showing the men with President Bush.

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