Good Morning Billie.
Have a happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday.
Good afternoon, Billie! Great thread and pledge! Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday!
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January 31, 2007
READ: Isaiah 53:1-10
He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. —Isaiah 53:5
As images of burning rubble and frantic people flash on the TV screen, a reporter says, “A terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for last night’s bombing that left 23 dead and scores injured.” It was not a random act of violence but one that was calculated to frighten people and advance the agenda of those who stepped forward to say, “We did it.”
In stark contrast, one of history’s most brutal acts was intended to bring peace and healing, not fear. In addition, God claimed responsibility in the prophecy of Isaiah, seven centuries before it happened. The prophet foretold the death of the Messiah in these words: “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. . . . Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He has put Him to grief” (Isa. 53:5,10).
Just before Jesus Christ was crucified, He said, “No one takes [My life] from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. . . . This command I have received from My Father” (John 10:18). Jesus died willingly for our sin so that we might live through faith in Him.
God claimed responsibility for the death of His Son, allowing anyone to claim His gift of forgiveness.
He's Mama Kitty's new suitor, quite an impressive fellow ... he makes a sweet trilling noise when he visits ... won't let me close enough to touch or hold, but he's really lovey, and rather bold.
I expect Mama will be bringing a new batch of kittens up to the porch sometime soon ... )
070125-N-9150R-058 Cascade Mountains, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2007) - Helicopter in-flight rescue crewman, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Marko Vignjevic begins his rappel from an MH-60S Seahawk search and rescue (SAR) helicopter during a training mission in the North Cascade Mountains. The Naval Air Station Whidbey Island SAR unit's primary mission is to rescue aviators on land or at sea. The unit is also called upon to conduct rescues for civilians when other assets are unavailable or unable to complete the rescue due to high altitude, poor weather or other conditions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
070129-N-0000X-001 Official File Photo (Aug. 14, 2006) - USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy file photo (RELEASED).
070127-N-9712C-006 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2007) – On the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors man the rails, as final preparations are made for getting underway for deployment. Ronald Reagan and attached ships of the Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) surge deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations from Naval Station North Island on Jan. 27. Surge deployments are part of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan (FRP), which ensures ships are able to respond to real-world situations by maintaining high states of readiness during their surge windows. The Reagan CSG is comprised of, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, Commander Carrier Strike Group 7 (CCG 7), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Detachment 15.U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Curtis (RELEASED)
070130-N-4776G-195 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 30, 2007) - Alone, a table stands with two flags resting upon it on an elevator aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The two flags represent two military members who served their country with honor, courage, and commitment. Fellow military members honored the two men by giving them a burial at sea they had requested. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby (RELEASED)
