Posted on 08/22/2021 5:01:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year:
You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria.
The Jews and Samaritans also shared a mutually irritating relationship. Being a people of mixed origin and worshiping their own gods, the Samaritans—in the eyes of the Jews—had spoiled the Jewish bloodline and faith, erecting a rival religion on Mount Gerizim (John 4:20). In fact, the Jews so despised Samaritans they would walk the long way around rather than take the direct route through their country.
Jesus revealed a better way. He brought salvation for all people, including Samaritans. So He ventured into the heart of Samaria to bring living water to a sinful woman and her town (vv. 4–42). His last words to His disciples were to follow His example. They must share His good news with everyone, beginning in Jerusalem and dispersing through Samaria until they reached “the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Samaria was more than the next geographical sequence. It was the most painful part of the mission. The disciples had to overcome lifetimes of prejudice to love people they didn’t like.
Does Jesus matter more to us than our grievances? There’s only one way to be sure. Love your “Samaritan.”
Reflect & Pray
How can you begin to show love to those who aren’t very loving? When have you been loving to a difficult person and then found them softening?
Father, may the waves of Your love crash over me, producing a torrent that streams to others through me.
Thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero, Kathy!
Hi Everybody!
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Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Are you all rested and ready for the new week? Any rain from Henri make to you?
Good evening, Pro...is the smoke getting any less?
We must remember our heroes.
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...the rain hasn’t carried you away? Is the danger past now?
You and Penny stay safe!
It wasn’t bad at all.
Except the cover on my motorcycle got shredded by the wind. It was on its last legs anyway. Time to order a new one.
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Better to shred the old one...it gave all it could to protect Blue.
Of course, Blue isn’t afraid of a hurricane.
She was ridden in a tornado once. (just a little Florida tornado, not an Oklahoma tornado)
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All I got was a LOT OF RAIN. 🌧
I got rain and wind, but mostly crazy tropical humidity.
Good evening, Biggirl...hope you are not getting too much rain.
Are you safe from Henri?
Onward to Monday!
Blue is an old hand at hurricanes...and even a tornado! Good girl!!
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