FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Jeremiah Denton ~ 29 November 2021

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[blam]

He used to live less than five miles from me.

[The Mayor]

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Monday,
November 29, 2021

Trusting God in Opposition

Read: Daniel 3:13–18, 25–27

But even if he does not . . . we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. Daniel 3:18

Raised in a tribe in the Philippines opposed to belief in Christ, Esther received salvation through Jesus after an aunt prayed for her during Esther’s battle with a life-threatening illness. Today, Esther leads Bible studies in her local community in spite of threats of violence and even death. She serves joyfully, saying, “I can’t stop telling people about Jesus because I’ve experienced the power, love, goodness, and faithfulness of God in my life.”

Serving God in the face of opposition is a reality for many today just as it was for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three young Israelites living in captivity in Babylon. In the book of Daniel, we learn that they refused to pray to a large golden image of King Nebuchadnezzar even when threatened with death. The men testified that God was capable of protecting them, but they chose to serve Him “even if” He didn’t rescue them (Daniel 3:18). When they were thrown into the fire, God actually joined them in their suffering (v. 25). To everyone’s amazement, they survived without even “a hair of their heads singed” (v. 27).

If we face suffering or persecution for an act of faith, ancient and modern examples remind us that God’s Spirit is present with us to strengthen and sustain us when we choose to obey Him, “even if” things turn out differently than we hope. — Lisa M. Samra

What are some ways you’ve chosen to follow God “even if”? What are ways He’s been with you?

God, thank You for loving me so generously. Help me to follow You with joy even in the face of opposition.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 35–36; 2 Peter 1

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, blam...he was quite the hero.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Are you all rested and ready to take on the new week?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Jeremiah Denton ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Penny, in your nice warm coats, venture out today?

Hasn’t been above zero here today. It’s nice looking out.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Temps in the low 30’s now, and so, yes. Both Penny and I have donned our warm winter coats.

No actual snow yet, which is fine with me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[luvie]

Giving honor to...
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr.
July 15, 1924 - March 24, 2014
Navy Rear Admiral
...and Senator from Alabama
What a brave hero!

[FryingPan101]

Thank you, Kathy. What a remarkable man of incredible strength. The words that relayed his life will stay with me fo a long while.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy, Adm. Denton was indeed an All-American hero!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[BatGuano]

ADM Jeremiah Denton is a true Hero. Our God has blessed him and welcomed him to His Kingdom.
Well done, Sir!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie, and thanks for helping honor a true hero...Jeremiah Denton.

[luvie]

We have so many heroes to honor....especially the ones who come to the Canteen on a regular basis.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, FryingPan101...his story must be remembered. The courage to blink out the conditions...

[Kathy in Alaska]

He was, indeed, Pro...and his service must be remembered.