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Posted on 06/10/2024 6:00:02 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Hi Lauren, thanks for bringing us on another Road Trip tonight!
Howdy everyone!
Working still a bit, will check back in shortly.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
*HUGS*
Bible in a Year :
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Irish poet W. B. Yeats wanted to be buried “Under Ben Bulben,” a stately flat-topped mountain after which he titled one of his last poems. The poem’s final line is etched onto his gravestone: “Cast a cold eye / On life, on death. / Horseman, pass by!”
Much speculation has taken place over what this means. Perhaps it’s the poet’s acknowledgment of the reality of both life and death. Regardless, Yeats got his wish about where he was buried and what his gravestone would say. But the cold truth is that life goes on without us, indifferent to our departure.
During a dire time in Judah’s history, Shebna, a “palace administrator,” made a tomb for himself to ensure his legacy after death. But God, through His prophet Isaiah, told him, “Who gave you permission to cut out a grave for yourself here, hewing your grave on the height and chiseling your resting place in the rock?” (Isaiah 22:16). The prophet told him, “[God] will roll you up tightly like a ball and throw you into a large country. There you will die” (v. 18).
Shebna had missed the point. What matters isn’t where we’re buried; what matters is who we serve. Those who serve Jesus have this immeasurable comfort: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord” (Revelation 14:13). We serve a God who’s never indifferent to our “departure.” He anticipates our arrival and welcomes us home!
Reflect & Pray
What does your life say about who you're serving? How do you want to be remembered?
Father in heaven, please help me live my life anticipating the time I’ll be with You in eternity.
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
~ Road Trip: Naval Air Station Lemoore, California ~
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Sorry I missed you this evening, lauren.
Been one of those days that nothing seems to want to go right. Just sat down at the computer with a bite of supper.
I hope all’s well with you! Stay cool!
Stationed at Lemoore from 1973 - 1978, with VA-127, VA-22, TAD to the Naval Hospital.
We did see a group of campers at Comanche Lake yesterday. We had a great time out there.
How's everyone doing this morning?
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
Yep, Gizmo obviously had a great time at Comanche Lake yesterday. Smelly spots!! LOL
LOL You have humidity today and it’s not too high here for a change. Not desert dry though. 81 isn’t bad, though, even with moist air.
Only 76 here today with a kiss of a breeze. Good weather for finishing up the mowing after I get back from taking Isis to the vet. Charlie was here to mow the field areas with the tractor and big mower, so the whole place will look nice for a little while.
Have fun with the kids today!
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