~ Good Evening Kathy! ~          |
Posted on 08/04/2021 6:01:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Hi!
Happy hump day!
~ Good Evening Kathy! ~ | |
Bible in a Year:
Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.
Cuthbert is a much-loved figure in northern England. Responsible for evangelizing much of the area in the seventh century, Cuthbert counseled monarchs and influenced state affairs; and after his death, the city of Durham was built in his honor. But Cuthbert’s legacy is great in more ways than these.
After a plague ravaged the region, Cuthbert once toured affected towns offering solace. Readying to leave one village, he checked if there was anyone left to pray for. There was—a woman, clutching a child. She had already lost one son, and the child she held was nearing death too. Cuthbert took the fevered boy in his arms, prayed for him, and kissed his forehead. “Do not fear,” he told her, “for no one else of your household will die.” The boy reportedly lived.
Jesus once took a small boy into his arms to give a lesson on greatness, saying, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me” (Mark 9:37). To “welcome” someone in Jewish culture meant to serve them, the way a host welcomes a guest. Since children were to serve adults and not be served, the idea must’ve been shocking. Jesus’ point? True greatness resides in serving the smallest and lowliest (v. 35).
A counselor to monarchs. An influencer of history. A city built in his honor. But perhaps heaven records Cuthbert’s legacy more like this: A mother noticed. A forehead kissed. A humble life reflecting his Master.
Reflect & Pray
When you think of a “great” person in history, what image comes to mind? How can you pursue Jesus’ kind of greatness today?
Dear God, help me to humbly serve others.
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Good evening, Biggirl...we made it thru hump day. Hope your week is going well.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Thanks, lightman, and to you as well...Happy Hump Day!!
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Howdy, Kathy.
I see you survived through Hump Day. Any chance for a breather this evening?
That shot of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team is VERY cool!
I can identify with the guy that is going to retire. I will have been retired 14 years this month. Life is good and it cooled off also. Now to burn my mask.
Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...now that you are home, hope you have nice weather.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Well...we made it thru hump day. Hurrah for us!
Did you get your mixer done?
Hey there, Pro...remembering them at work and at play.
Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Oh yeah, we are. Dry and hot - well mid to upper 80’s but heck, it’s summer right? Global warming season.
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how are your carpets doing? Dry yet?
Are you and Blue able to spend any time together of late?
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