And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14
“My country girl mindset still has a hard time grasping the ancient hospitality’s shelter protocol of protecting guests at the cost of the host’s own life and/or the lives of his family. I mean, in that ancient culture the person or persons you take in for a night or two could be total strangers one minute, but they become ‘friends’ as long as they are your guests. This gets me that Jesus said that there’s not a stronger commitment than…..
A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression. (Proverbs 17:22)
The music we were hearing indicated we were late to the dedication of a small country church’s new sanctuary. Standing in its foyer a quickly devised plan was formed as to how to quietly sneak inside. My husband barely had one of the double doors parted before I swiftly executed my part and was standing in front of its twin companion. What followed was due to a couple of miscalculations. The first one was on the part of the church…..
Fifth Serving: Second Helpin’s You will have double because of your shame and instead of confusion they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess the double portion: everlasting joy will be for them. …All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD has blessed. (Isaiah 61:7, 9) Jesus/Yeshua is The True Vine and His Father is The Farmer. The one who dwells continuously in Him and He in them…..
Fourth Serving: Settin’ the Table Then I said, Lo, I have come: It is written about Me in the volume of the book. I delight to do Your will, O My God. Yes, Your Torah (Teaching) is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8-9) Jesus/Yeshua is The Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life on behalf of His sheep. (StT John 10:11) My Grandpa Herman was a hard working farmer but also a man of few words or expressed emotions…..
The word of the LORD came to me. He said, “Speak to your people. Say to them, ‘Whenever I bring enemy soldiers to fight against a country, the people choose someone to be a watchman. If this guard sees enemy soldiers coming, he blows the trumpet and warns the people. If people hear the warning but ignore it, the enemy will capture them and take them away as prisoners. They will be responsible for their own death. They heard the…..