April 21, 2009

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Out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations; and he shall rule them with a rod of iron  Revelations 19:15

Blessed, holy sacrificial Lamb of God!  What depth of love Thou hast demonstrated for us through Thy vicarious death on Calvary; and in Thy resurrection, what sublime victory!  What dynamic power was revealed in Thine ascension, what promise of life to come, of ultimate triumph, of complete deliverance from this present world.
What great hope is set before us!  What glory; what rapture--what a might deliverance--what victory! Christ has overcome.
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Are there ever times when life here is not so great and you think, oh to be away from here.  This particular writing sure says that to me.  Truly Christ has been that and done that, but in the mean time, we are here and what we see and hear doesn't sound so great.  If I were not a believer and knew that I needed to have a personal relationship with God, I might not enjoy what is happening about us.  But because all that is happening is being allowed by God, granted there is plenty of evil and it does seem like evil is winning, but it won't in the end.  I have read several books this winter and they are about end times, especially in relations to Israel.  Lets face it, it has been one world of fighting, and plenty of it, and it isn't going to change until.....the very end events take place.  All that really matters is that I know in whom I have placed my belief and confidence in, Jesus Christ the savior of the world.

Father, we thank you for this new day, that we can leave behind what was yesterday and you give us the opportunity to live this day with your help.  Guide our steps and help us to be focused on those about us this day.  Father, how can we bless our loved ones this day?  How can we bless those we work with?  Help us to be conscious of you and your desires for us this day.  In Jesus Name.  Amen

Yesterday, was a school day, we are making plans to sell annual ads tomorrow, so I am working with the students on that project.  I went to Cando after school and cleaned the church.  We were at home in the evening.