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Posted on 12/08/2024 5:06:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
Merry Christmas!
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I enjoy reading these historical narratives that connect to moments in my own life. I’ve been on the runway of Wiesbaden Air Base when serving in West Germany and have stayed in the military hotel at Tempelhof, also. Of course, Berlin was still divided at that time so it was also an historic touch point on why the Airlift was required.
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Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...any parachute driving lately?
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Howdy, Kathy.
Looks like we both had a gloomy day. Mine FINALLY produced some rain.
Having good luck getting things lined up for the upcoming week?
Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of four kings of Judah (Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah). Ancient Jewish and Christian writers say that Isaiah was “sawn asunder”—perhaps being the incident referred to in Hebrews 11:37.
The book of Isaiah is the first of the “major” prophets. The Major Prophets are distinguished from the Minor Prophets mostly based on their length, with the Major Prophets being substantially longer than their smaller counterparts. Isaiah is the sixth longest book in the Bible. One of its distinguishing characteristics is that it contains a substantial amount of messianic prophecy. Isaiah is quoted (or alluded to) in the Gospels alone more than twenty times. In John 12:40, for example, the apostle John quotes Isaiah 6:10, then says, “Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him” (John 12:41).
It was a long day at the hospital. Still no answers to the sickness that afflicted a young, bright nineteen-year-old. Arriving home, the family felt discouraged. To their surprise, a nicely decorated box sat on the step with Isaiah 43:2 printed on the front. Inside, were assorted encouraging Bible verses that friends had written out by hand. The next hour was spent being encouraged by Scripture and the thoughtful gesture of the family’s friends.
People going through tough times or family challenges can always use a heartfelt boost. Scripture—either a large portion or just a verse—can encourage you, a friend, or family member. Isaiah 43 is filled with little bits of encouragement—received either individually or as a whole. Consider a few choice thoughts: God has “created you,” “formed you,” “redeemed you,” and called you “by name” (v. 1). God “will be with you” (v. 2), He’s “the Holy One of Israel,” and He’s our “Savior” (v. 3).
As you consider the promises of God, may they encourage you. And as He provides what you need, you can encourage someone else. The verse box didn’t cost a lot, but its impact was priceless. Even after five years, some of those verse cards are still cherished by the family.
What other promises can you find in Isaiah 43? Who can you share a promise card, text, or email with today?
Dear God, I thank You today that the Scriptures are full of promises, and that I can be encouraged even by one verse at just the right time. For further study, read Stay Alert and Walk with Your God.
Howdy, PRO!
How’s it goin’ up your way? Have you had a good week and weekend? Visit Robin and those adorable pups?
HI everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Hope you and the kittehs are surviving OK.
Don’t send the cold down here!! LOL We’ve been cold all week - and longer - and it finally warmed up to tolerable temps this weekend.
A shame it kept you in over the weekend but I can’t blame ya a bit!
And we thank you for your service to our country.
Howdy, luvie.
Did your alarm survive? You were up pretty late last night.
Hey there, radu!
Yes...barely. LOL! I was actually awake a few minutes before it went off, so went ahead and dragged myself out of the warm bed to get started before it jangled my nerves. LOL!
How were things there? It was pretty windy here and got up to 70, after being in the low-mid 40s overnight.
Very good. Your alarm was probably trembling in fear all night. LOL
Oooooo, your 70 sounds wonderful! Send that up here! Keep the wind though. :-)
It was dreary today but we didn’t get the winds they predicted. Just a little breeze, and it got up to around 55 or so. The rain finally got here this evening but it’s been light so far. I did hear it pounding on the roof for a couple minutes a little while ago. There’s still a lot of rain moving this way so by the time it’s all over with, we might have a decent total. More rain coming Tuesday.
It was nice, and it will be about the same tomorrow before going back down into the high 40s.
Good for y’all that you got some rain. I hope more is on the way. It’ll be good for next spring even. And will really make that winter wheat glow in the dark. LOL!
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