Posted on 07/31/2021 5:00:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year:
Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, and so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
Clifford Williams was sentenced to die for a murder he didn’t commit. From death row he vainly filed motions to reconsider the evidence against him. Each petition was denied—for forty-two years. Then attorney Shelley Thibodeau learned of his case. She found that not only was there no evidence to convict Williams, but that another man had confessed to the crime. At the age of seventy-six, Williams was finally exonerated and released.
The prophets Jeremiah and Uriah were also in deep trouble. They had told Judah that God promised to judge His people if they didn’t repent (Jeremiah 26:12–13, 20). This message angered the people and officials of Judah, who sought to kill both prophets. They succeeded with Uriah. He fled to Egypt, but was brought back to face the king, who “had him struck down with a sword” (v. 23). Why didn’t they kill Jeremiah? In part because Ahikam “stood up for Jeremiah” (nlt), “and so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death” (v. 24).
We may not know anyone facing death, but we probably know someone who could use our support. Whose rights are trampled? Whose talents are dismissed? Whose voice isn’t heard? It may be risky to step out like Thibodeau or Ahikam, but it’s so right. Who needs us to stand up for them as God guides us?
Reflect & Pray
Whom can you stand with? If you voice your support, what do you think might happen to them, to you, and to others?
Loving God, help me to love others as You’ve loved me.
Learn more at DiscoverTheWord.org/series/the-mercy-prayer/.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Did you rest well today? I’m dragging the hose all around the yard...no rain, so I’m watering.
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Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.
A blessed Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Sixth Sunday after Pentecost and Procession of the Precious Cross (Orthodox) to all.
Orthodox Christian will begin the intense 14 day Dormition Fast on Sunday (as strict as Great Lent) in preparation for the Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of the Theotokos on August 15.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
What a story!
I have a saying, the title of a book that is out of print,
“Without Thorns It’s Not a Rose.”
It seems applicable here.
I knew Father Chuck Suever personally. A great speaker.
Good evening, lightman, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
And a blessed Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Sixth Sunday after Pentecost and Procession of the Precious Cross (Orthodox).
Great story about the rose!!
Thanks for posting :)
Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Tired feet? Fun tours?
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Did you and Blue get to venture out into the countryside and maybe take in a couple yard sales?
No rain here, so today I’m watering the lawn.
Good evening, Salvation, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Applicable, indeed!
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