Posted on 03/29/2021 5:55:56 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Bible in a Year:
I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt.
“Why are the statues’ noses broken?” That’s the number one question visitors ask Edward Bleiberg, curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum.
Bleiberg can’t blame it on normal wear and tear; even two-dimensional painted figures are missing noses. He surmises that such destruction must have been intentional. Enemies meant to kill Egypt’s gods. It’s as if they were playing a game of “got your nose” with them. Invading armies broke off the noses of these idols so they couldn’t breathe.
Really? That’s all it took? With gods like these, Pharaoh should have known he was in trouble. Yes, he had an army and the allegiance of a whole nation. The Hebrews were weary slaves led by a timid fugitive named Moses. But Israel had the living God, and Pharaoh’s gods were pretenders. Ten plagues later, their imaginary lives were snuffed out.
Israel celebrated their victory with the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when they ate bread without yeast for a week (Exodus 12:17; 13:7–9). Yeast symbolizes sin, and God wanted His people to remember their rescued lives belong entirely to Him.
Our Father says to idols, “Got your nose,” and to His children, “Got your life.” Serve the God who gives you breath, and rest in His loving arms.
Reflect & Pray
What false god is suffocating your life? How might you show God you’re trusting only in Him?
Father of life, I give You my life. Help me recognize that any perceived “enemies” in my life are nothing compared to Your power.
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Got a couple of chores to get done, be back soon!
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Tiens!
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Howdy, lauren. *HUGZ*
I hope you were lucky enough to miss out on the crummy weather Saturday. It was a wild and wooly front that blasted across our areas and beyond.
Howdy, M-L.
Did you get to take Blue out for a spin today? I know you’re happy to have your baby back home again.
Howdy, Mayor.
I know you’re looking forward to the cold blast that’s getting ready to hit.
NOT!
We aren’t either. It won’t get quite as cold here but we’ll have more rain and storms and we don’t need that at all.
Mrs. Benning’s School for Wayward Boys. Class of ‘88, back when it was the Home of the Infantry. We couldn’t have spelled “Manuever Center” and I’m pretty sure the only maneuver center in the area back then was the Chickasaw Club.
Howdy, PRO.
Did you have a good weekend?
Have you had any dealings with the dust storms that have kicked up in WA?
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