FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 28 January 2021

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[The Mayor]

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January 28

A Mighty Stream

Bible in a Year:

• Exodus 19–20
• Matthew 18:21–35

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!

Amos 5:24

Among the many exhibits and artifacts exploring the harsh reality of slavery and its aftermath in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC, I was grateful to discover the Contemplative Court. This tranquil room features translucent walls of bronze glass, and water appears to rain down from the ceiling into a pool.

As I sat in that peaceful space, a quote on the wall from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. caught my eye: “We are determined . . . to work and fight until justice rains down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.” These powerful words are drawn from the Old Testament book of Amos.

Amos was a prophet living among a people who were involved in religious activities, such as celebrating festivals and offering sacrifices, but whose hearts were far from God (Amos 5:21–23). God rejected their activities because they’d turned away from His commands, including those regarding justice toward the needy and oppressed.

Instead of religious ceremonies devoid of love for God and others, Amos wrote that God longed for His people to demonstrate genuine concern for the welfare of all people—a generous way of living that would be a mighty river bringing life wherever it flowed.

Jesus taught the same truth that loving God is connected with loving our neighbors (Matthew 22:37–39). As we seek to love God, may it come from hearts that also treasure justice.

Reflect & Pray

How might you love God through pursuing justice for others? What are examples of generous living toward the needy or oppressed that encourage you?

Heavenly Father, thank You that Your love is like a mighty stream that brings justice to all. Help me to join You in Your healing work.

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day.

[The Mayor]

Thank you and yes we did.
It’s been cold with snow yesterday and today.
Supposed to be in the teens tomorrow, yuk

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Biggirl]

Hi!

[Biggirl]

Thank-you for posting that cartoon picture. I posted the same words last week.

[Biggirl]

I like second picture in this presentation. Looks like the Northern Lightts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

YES! YES!! YES!!!

Good evening, Pro...hope your week is progressing nicely.

Just warming up from a cold spell...zero the last couple of mornings.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! You must have been huffing and puffing your way through the past three days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Snow?? Don’t they understand you don’t want snow this winter?

Stay warm in your nice warm shop.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9lJrO3z5j4

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5VEojXFtyI

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Yes! We do!!!

[mylife]

God bless my cousin Bill, the older brother I never had, Army missile technician and general good guy....

RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6suutyPiobQ

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...made it through hump day. Wishing the rest of our week goes well. Do you have snow? Cold weather?

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1z5Px98bHA&list=RDU1z5Px98bHA&start_radio=1&t=10