[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[The Mayor]

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June 16

Just-in-Case Idols

Bible in a Year:

• Nehemiah 4–6
• Acts 2:22–47

They have followed other gods to serve them.

Jeremiah 11:10

Sam checks his retirement account twice each day. He saved for thirty years, and with the boost of a rising stock market, finally has enough to retire. As long as stocks don’t plunge. This fear keeps Sam worrying about his balance.

Jeremiah warned about this: “You, Judah, have as many gods as you have towns; and the altars you have set up to burn incense to that shameful god Baal are as many as the streets of Jerusalem” (11:13).

Judah’s idolatry is remarkable. They knew the Lord was God. How could they worship anyone else? They were hedging their bets. They needed the Lord for the afterlife, because only the true God could raise them from the dead. But what about now? Pagan gods promised health, wealth, and fertility, so why not pray to them too, just in case?

Can you see how Judah’s idolatry is also our temptation? It’s good to have talent, education, and money. But if we’re not careful, we might shift our confidence to them. We know we’ll need God when we die, and we’ll ask Him to bless us now. But we’ll also lean on these lesser gods, just in case.

Where is your trust? Back-up idols are still idols. Thank God for His many gifts, and tell Him you’re not relying on any of them. Your faith is riding entirely on Him.

By:  Mike Wittmer Reflect & Pray

What good thing are you tempted to turn into an idol? How might you use this gift while still depending fully on God?

Father, all my hope is in You. Help me trust in You alone, not in my abilities and assets.

[mylife]

Why is an army reserve base named after navy admiral?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lauren....thank you for today's Road Trip: Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, California.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[MoochPooch]

Evening Lauren, Kathy! Can’t stop blessing our military.

[Bookshelf]

I believe that boxer George Forman’s first fights were at Camp Parks.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[luvie]

Howdy, lauren! Thanks for another great road trip! 🚙 🚗 🏍

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Lauren for this morning's thread.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Yep....I'm still sleepy.
I guess I should go to bed earlier?
Naaaah. That would be too easy!
It's nice here...80s and breezy.
It'll be hotter next week. Oy.
Hope y'all are all having a Terrific Tuesday!
(((hugs)))