FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 12 January 2023

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[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
January 12, 2023

The Rest of Our Story

Read: Revelation 5:1–10

Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, . . . has triumphed. Revelation 5:5

For more than six decades, news journalist Paul Harvey was a familiar voice on American radio. He would say with a colorful flair, “You know what the news is, in a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” After a brief advertisement, he would tell a little-known story of a well-known person. But by withholding until the end either the person’s name or some other key element, he delighted listeners with his dramatic pause and tagline: “And now you know . . . the rest of the story.”

The apostle John’s vision of things past and future unfolds with a similar promise. However, his story begins on a sad note. He couldn’t stop crying when he saw that no created being in heaven or on earth could explain where history is going (Revelation 4:1; 5:1–4). Then he heard a voice offering hope in the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” (v. 5). But when John looked, instead of seeing a conquering lion, he saw a lamb looking like it had been slaughtered (vv. 5–6). The unlikely sight erupted in waves of celebration around the throne of God. In three expanding choruses, twenty-four elders were joined by countless angels and then by all of heaven and earth (vv. 8–14).

Who could have imagined that a crucified Savior would be the hope of all creation, the glory of our God, and the rest of our story. — Mart DeHaan

What fears and sorrows do you have that need the hope found in Jesus? How does thinking of Him as both the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb help you worship Him?

Almighty God, You deserve all power, praise, and love.

Learn more about how to read the book of Revelation.

Bible in a year: Genesis 29–30; Matthew 9:1–17

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

It’s hump day!! And we made it!!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

You survived the crush to make it to Hump Day! Bet your pillows will be calling to you early tonight. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring or Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...I hope your sore back is doing another day better. No snow I hope.

I was shocked to see snow coming down here today, but it was very gentle and only lasted about an hour.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.
How are things with you these days?

[luvie]

Always remember them and thank them!

[SkyDancer]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...is rain still in the offing? How’s your water table looking?

It actually snowed for about an hour today. Wasn’t expecting that.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Pics of our military keep me sane in a crazy world.

[Kathy in Alaska]

They will indeed!!!

Computer issues for all of us today...rebooting and rebooting and rebooting. Lots of fun on check day.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Has the wind died down this evening or is it going to blow through the night?

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Yes, the rain is on the move towards us and thy say it’ll be here somewhere around lunchtime tomorrow. It’s putting out severe storms across AR right now and that’s what we expect here. No tornados expected with this system, thank goodness.

I was surprised when I pulled up the cam this afternoon and saw big, fluffy snowflakes falling at Lake Hood. Very pretty to see but y’all don’t need more snow! At least it didn’t last long and before I knew it, the sun was blindingly bright.
And I thought TN weather was crazy. LOL

[radu]

Dang!!! Never a good day to have computer issues but when you need get the checks out ........
At least it’s behind you now and you can surrender to the siren song of your pillows early. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...temps rising yet at your house? Snow melted?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!