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A Shield And Buckler
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Jul 23, 2009 5:40 pm
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“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Ps. 91:4.
Two men are facing each other in a Roman judgment hall. One of them represents imperial authority and wears the robes pertaining to his station. Carrying the scepter of temporal power, he is surrounded by the trappings of the state. The man is tall and handsome, but dissipation has etched telltale lines in his face. His eyes are those of the cynic. His name is Pilate.
The second is the Galilean carpenter. He stands before Pilate because He has been accused of insurrectionary activity. His face tanned by sun and wind, is altogether kind. His poise is impressive. His eyes, clear and straightforward, reveal that He is unafraid. His dress and manner are in sharp contrast with that of Pilate no kingly trappings, though He is a king.
In the conversation that took place between the two men, Pilate could only marvel at the wisdom and strength of One whose kingdom was that of the Spirit and truth. The plaited crown of thorns only enhanced the contrast. Pilate was at a loss to understand. His own tattered, disheveled conduct stared him in the face as he beheld a life with a purpose. “To this end was I born,” said Jesus at the climax of their debate, “and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth hears my voice.” John 18:37
Pilate could only respond with the cynic’s perennial question, “What is truth?” How pitiful! Yet how human and actual Pilate appears. “What is truth?” men ask again. And the answer comes thundering back through God’s Holy Word to know truth men must, like Jesus, stand for truth in scorn of personal consequences. As they stand for truth, the truth will undergird their lives with certainty of eternal life.
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It's So Hot That
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Jul 23, 2009 5:25 pm
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.....the birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground
......the trees are whistling for the dogs
......the best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance
......hot water now comes out of both taps
......you can make sun tea instantly
......you learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron
......the temperature drops below 95 F (35 C) and you feel a little chilly
......you discover that in July it only takes 2 fingers to steer your car
......you discover that you can get sun burned through your car window
......you actually burn your hand opening the car door
......you break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m
......your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?"
.....you realize that asphalt has a liquid state
......the potatoes cook under ground, so all you have to do is pull one out and add butter
......the cows are giving evaporated milk
......farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.
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