AS PROMISED, MORE HEROES

AS PROMISED, MORE HEROES

Friday, May 19, 2016

Notice: The reason for no DT yesterday is that at first light Windows 10 began installing (assaulting?) my PC sans my permission. It held my PC hostage all day until the installation failed in late afternoon. The PC then repaired itself to quite satisfactory Windows 7, completely the task after 9pm as I tried to solve yet another Midsomer Murder.  EBB4

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Here are heroes presented by some of our DT fellows:

“Dear Wise One: A true hero accepts, embraces and perseveres through the adversity given them, knowing the end result will glorify God.  I have learned that what glorifies God can cause man pain and suffering.  We must always keep our eye on the prize, which is our internal salvation, painfully given by our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Cheryl of Nebraska (One of my heroes.)

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“-Samson.  Numerous character flaws but had the courage to face an enemy who vastly outnumbered him.  Judges 15:15

-James (brother of Jesus).  Growing up having God as an older brother must have created one heck of a sibling rivalry for Jesus' brothers, but James had the humility later in life to submit himself to Jesus' will.  James also authored one of my favorite books in the Bible.  Mark 6:3, John 7:5, Acts 12:17, book of James

-Gideon.  After initially lacking the courage to go where God was calling him he trusted God instead of numbers.  Judges 6 and 7

-Joshua.  After enduring years in slavery and then serving as Moses' second in command for almost forty years, he trusted God once he received command of the Israelite army to win victories that sometimes seemed unusual to others.  Books of Exodus, Joshua

-Caleb.  One of two spies who had the courage to face the Amalekites even though they were gigantic in size.  Was still a great warrior at 80 years old.  Numbers 13:27-33, Numbers 14:6

-David's mighty men.  Numerous incredible feats of courage and loyalty.  2 Samuel 23:8-39

-Barnabas.  One theory I like is that Barnabas was the rich man who Jesus told to sell everything he had and give it to the poor.  If this is true, then even though he "walked away sad" initially he eventually surrendered to God's will and was one of the first missionaries.  Matthew 19:16-22, Acts 4:36, 37

-Zaccheus.  Despite a selfish personality and short stature he did what he had to do to see Jesus.  Luke 19:1-10”

David of Nebraska (One of my heroes)

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“I don't know if one could call him a hero, but I've admired Josiah because he Loved the Lord with all his Heart and all his Soul and all his Might.  This is the first Great Commandment he followed before he knew it to be a commandment.”  Penny (One of my heroes.)

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“Jonathan,King  Sauls son, 1Sam 23:16-18.  Jonathan knew David would be the next King even though he was next in line for the throne.  He was Davids friend and confidant. In 1Sam 14 He is a courageous soldier.  He convinced his armor bearer [who had no weapon] to follow him to pick a fight with a squad of Philistine soldiers.  His armor bearer followed him into battle without a weapon.  He had to be a leader that inspired confidence.” Jim Abraham of Nebraska (One of my heroes.)

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“My heroes are the jail & prison ministry volunteers - they're SERIOUS about their faith, and give their lives to extend GRACE to the inmates, in obedience to Jesus.  My other group of heroes are the pro-life activists.” Chaplain Tom Beatty of Illinois (One of my heroes.)

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