1 Samuel 2:22-4:22 + John 5:24-47 + Psalm 106:1-12 + Proverbs 14:30-31
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Old Testament - First Samuel chapter 2 verse 25 stood out to me today when Eli says to his sons - "If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the LORD, who can intercede?" This is an interesting thing to consider. When we sin, are we sinning against other people and/or against God? I think generally speaking the answer is both. I have heard a pastor teach that "nobody sins in a vacuum." Not a literal vacuum of course :), but a "vacuum" meaning that your sin only affects you and you alone. This pastor went on to say that when we sin - even when we are alone - we end up affecting everyone else around us in our lives in some way. We may not consciously see how this happens, but our sin affects how we will treat others in the near future. So, it seems to me that when we sin we pretty much always sin against others, because we're in one sense letting down the community of people around us and we will behave differently to our community around us because of our sin. Now, in terms of sinning against God, I always think of Psalm 51 where David writes to God - "against you and you alone have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight." I think this is true as well - any sin we commit is a sin against God. It is interesting that David uses the term "you alone" about his sin. But, obviously, David's sin of adultery with Bathsheba affected the community around him in a big way. So, all this to say - I believe that when we sin we are sinning against God and the community of people in our lives at the same time. Eli asks in this verse above, "who can intercede for our sins against God?" Well, at that time, that was a very good question. However, in our time Jesus can and does intercede for our sins against God - if we'll ask him. We simply need to confess our sins to Jesus and ask for forgiveness and repent - in faith that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. We are so very fortunate that we have someone - Jesus - who can intercede for our sins... This is why Jesus is called Savior. Jesus Saves us from our sins. Has Jesus saved you from your sins?
An awesome image is below for 1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Yes, your servant is listening."
Bible.org's commentary on today's 1 Samuel readings titled "Samuel and the sons of Belial" is at this link. Commentary titled "The Rise of Samuel and the fall of Eli and Sons" is at this link.
New Testament - I am intrigued by Jesus' words in John chapter 5 verse 30 today, particularly in light of the book of Judges that we recently read, which was a dark time in Israel's history - "But I do nothing without consulting the Father. I judge as I am told. And my judgment is absolutely just, because it is according to the will of God who sent me; it is not merely my own." I love that Jesus says his judgment is absolutely just. And I believe this is true - 1. that Jesus will judge us and that 2. his judgment is just. I think this is both something to be celebrated - there is no one else I would want to judge me... - and I think this can be sobering - if his judgment is absolutely just, then it is obvious that we cannot "sneak" anything by Jesus. Everything we have ever done or will do will be judged by Jesus. I think ultimately it is very healthy to recognize this. Maybe initially this realization will keep us from sinning because of some fear of judgment - but ideally this realization matures into a love for Jesus that encourages us not to sin because we would not want to disappoint Jesus whom we love with all that we are. Do you believe that Jesus is your judge? Do you believe that Jesus will judge you absolutely justly?
Bible.org's commentary on John chapter 5's readings today titled "Like Father, Like Son" is at this link.
Psalms - Psalm 106 is a repentant Psalm, likely written by a Levitical priest after returning to Jerusalem after its destruction. Verse 2 stood out to me today - "Who can list the glorious miracles of the LORD? Who can ever praise him half enough?" Can you list all of the glorious miracles of God? Can anyone? Are you praising God today? Every day?
Verse 3 is powerful- "Happy are those who deal justly with others and always do what is right." I think this is such an important thing to know - we will be happy when we deal justly with others and when we do what is right. This is happiness. Not money or fame or power or luxuries. Dealing justly with others and doing what is right is happiness. So, Biblically, are you happy?
Proverbs - Today in Proverbs chapter 14 verse 31 we read – “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Those of you that have been journeying through the One Year Bible with me this year know that I like to point out verses like these. I believe it is crystal clear in the Bible that God cares about the poor and instructs us to care for the poor. I’m sure we all have differing views on what this might look like logistically, and that’s fine. But, I think it’s really an issue of the heart.
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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." Proverbs 14:31 NIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you are kind to the poor and needy. Pray that you are not showing contempt for God by oppressing the poor. Pray to love your neighbor as yourself.
Comments from You & Questions of the Day: Based on today's Proverb, do you care for the poor? Really – “care,” in your heart, for the poor? What are some ways in your life that you are caring for the poor on a consistent basis? Do you believe that God cares for the poor? Do you believe that God instructs us to care for the poor? Why? Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings? Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!
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Mike
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1 Samuel 2:22-4:22
I have heard it stated but I never, until today’s reading, saw it in scripture: God always warns us of impending judgment BEFORE judgment comes. Eli has been warned continually of his son’s behavior and does nothing about it. As High Priest, his responsibility was to teach the nation, yet he failed to even teach his sons. He may have rebuked them verbally but he never disciplined them. . But I believe the worst thing he committed was gorging himself on the fruit of his son’s misbehavior, stealing the sacrifices the people brought to the alter. Eli sent out mixed messages, what he said with his words was drowned out by the decibel level of his actions. He profited from his sons’ behavior and they new it, dulling the impact of his rebukes.
A man of God came to Eli and said to him, Thus has the Lord said: I plainly revealed Myself to the house of your father [forefather Aaron] when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh's house. Moreover, I selected him out of all the tribes of Israel to be My priest, to offer on My altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before Me. And I gave [from then on] to the house of your father [forefather] all the offerings of the Israelites made by fire. Why then do you kick [trample upon, treat with contempt] My sacrifice and My offering which I commanded, and honor your sons above Me by fattening yourselves upon the choicest part of every offering of My people Israel? (1 Samuel 2:27-29 AMP)
As we read on, we find this message delivered by the prophet wasn’t the first time Eli heard from God about his sons and him benefiting from his sons’ actions,
The Lord told Samuel, Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which both ears of all who hear it shall tingle. On that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. And I [now] announce to him that I will judge and punish his house forever for the iniquity of which he knew, for his sons were bringing a curse upon themselves [blaspheming God], and he did not restrain them. (1 Samuel 3:11-13 AMP)
I am wondering if I am seeing a pattern of how God operates. His warnings are first personal, maybe told to us in our prayer time or in dreams while we sleep. Then His warning is brought by a man of God, a prophet or other “church” worker. Finally a warning is made public in a public place, or house of worship, by someone who we are mentoring or someone who looks up to us. Then lastly, judgment comes.
My question to myself is this: How many warnings have I “blown off?” What has God been trying to get my attention about? Can I handle the embarrassment of being exposed in a public form? I think not.
Grace and peace,
Ramona
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Where sin increased,grace increased even more:Aaron's sons were struck dead as soon as they took "strange fire"into the temple yet Eli's sons sinned again and again without immediate judgement from God.Yet Aaron's line continued in priesthood while Eli's didn't.Really don't know where I'm going with this but it was the first thing that struck me as I was reading.When i think of judgement,I think we that have so much more knowlege and mercy will be judged according to how many chances to repent we've had.
Can leaders lead us astray?Eli and his sons did.They let Israel offer sacrifices that were not acceptable to God,the priests lived in sin.Today as Christians we have to realise that leaders are to be prayed for...and thank God we have the Holy Spirit to lead us out of an unhealthy gathering...
God bless you all
Anka
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Every time I read a verse in dealing with the poor, I feel a pang of conviction. My job brings me into contact with the poor and for the most part their circumstances are the result of life style choices, drugs, alcohol, mental disorders and just plain bad luck. What I'm saying is I have been guilty of dealing harshly with the poor only because it is easy to judge others who are in poorer circumstances then yourself. God has convicted me on this many times and I have been slow to change, but I am thankful that God is patient with me. God knows every poor person's life from cradle to grave and all of the circumstances surrounding it. Who am I to judge these people? I'm but one back injury away from descending into povery. I keep in mind to treat all the poor with compassion and dignity and try to keep them in my prayers at all times. It certainly is not easy, but where I fail, God is victorious.
Thanks,
Jim
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I Samuel 2 (NKJV)
24
No, my sons! For it is not a good report that I hear. You make the LORD’s people transgress.
25
If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?” Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the LORD desired to kill them.
29
Why do you kick at My sacrifice and My offering which I have commanded in My dwelling place, and honor your sons more than Me, to make yourselves fat with the best of all the offerings of Israel My people?’
30
Therefore the LORD God of Israel says: ‘I said indeed that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever.’ But now the LORD says: ‘Far be it from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed.
31
Behold, the days are coming that I will cut off your arm and the arm of your father’s house, so that there will not be an old man in your house.
32
And you will see an enemy in My dwelling place, despite all the good which God does for Israel. And there shall not be an old man in your house forever.
NOTE:
What is the spiritual authority of a man in his house?
This is the question I have been pondering as I watch a mother raise her three (3) children by herself because her husband has given up his authority to his wife, letting the children do what they want.
Two of her children are seeking the Lord. But the oldest child is very rebellious against his mother. I am not the father, but myself and other men in our local church have spent time with this dear single mother—this sister in Christ—and have provided counsel, prayer, and support.
Look at Eli. He tried to tell his children that they were doing the wrong thing. However, they would not listen. Their rebellion had reached such a level that there apparently was no hope for them being spared.
What does it mean for a man to be a man?
This is a question, as a man, that I have no easy answers for. On this issue, I have more questions than answers.
How does a man come under God’s authority and insist that the family is going to do what God wants? How does he do this without being autocratic and over demanding?
I am sure that a real key to all of this is building relationships of respect rooted in love with sons. I heard this morning on Focus on the Family that it has now been demonstrated clearly that the reason for crime in youth is due to the absence of the father in the family. The mother cannot be the father, who is to be strong.
Vance
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Vance,
As a single parent of two boys, both having different fathers, I can attest to the fact that God/Jesus can be the father in a fatherless home. I can probably write a book with a title called the Tale of Two Sons, and borrow the opening line of Dickens' Tale of Two Cities, It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
My oldest son has chosen the way of my family, deception, and criminality. If you can think of it you can pretty much figure out what he has and hasn't done. However, he hasn't done anything that my family hasn't done, he just got caught. Please note: my family went to church two, three times a week, but lived lives that operated from manipulation: people were just tools to be used to get what you wanted. But the youngest is an engineer with Boeing working on the new 787, Dreamliner plane. They both grew up in the same neighborhood, lived in the same government housing. The oldest was pegged to be the "savior" of the family-he was skipped in school, at one point was the best 400 meter runner in the country for his age group; yet, took went down the same road as the rest of my family.
Before my youngest was born it was declared he would be retarded because I had complications. Everyone said I should have an abortion, including his father. Note: It would be another 5/6 years before I again looked at God or Jesus Christ.
In school, although he past the test to get into a gifted program, his teachers declared he wouldn't amount to anything because he couldn't remember his times tables. Although I began reading to him when he was 6 months, he had a hard time grasping words, though he loved books.
I was blessed to have had him audition and accepted into a children's musical theater program (secular) that instilled in him a since of purpose, a desire to work honestly and hard and the know how to work with children from all walks of life, something I could not give him. Interestingly God used that experience to speak to me about what was possible for my own life. All I can tell you Vance is to place that family before God. Even children are responsible for making choices. You can be the biggest thief in the world raising a house full of kids, and all they know is how to steal; and yet, they too much choose whether to follow you or to follow another way. Life is all about choices. Samuel, though raised in a household of sin, became one of Israel’s greatest prophets, yet Samuel, as we shall read further on, had a problem with his own children.
Jim--I attended a wedding this past weekend of my former neighbor's son. Her in-laws, her ex-husbands sisters and brothers, were all out of control drug abusers, yet the majority of their children became college educated and are holding down great jobs. I think the problem may be that a lot of the poor have had their vision cut off from what is possible for them to achieve. A lot of their blindness is caused by things said to them by those who are suppose to take care of them, their parents. Why? I'm not sure. It took my breaking away from the family "traditions" of lifestyle choices, to see a people stuck on trying to use their own wits in making it, and failing. They are a people who see no value in themselves, thus they see no value in others. While my youngest was being told that he wouldn't amount to anything, there were voices that were speaking to him telling him otherwise. If he hadn't heard those contrary voices, I'm not sure where he would be now. One of the things I did, and I may suffer for it down the road, was to break off from my family so that he wouldn't be influenced or hear their words of doom. I decided to do this after attending a family function and grown adults began ridiculing him, he was five, because he spoke clear Standard English.
I am an example of what God can do in the midst of depravity. Just because someone is in a bad situation currently, doesn’t mean that they will stay there.
If you feel a need to continue this conversation off-line, you are welcomed to e-mail me.
All my prayers and blessings
Ramona
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First time to this site, but what a pure blessing it is, and no doubt will remain so in my life from here on. One thing that caught me in the reading of Samuel was the exact same portion as you mentioned Mike - about who can intercede for us. Just reminded me of the whole concept of sin/atonement that runs through the entire OT and the vital significance of Jesus in that respect. I also noted the importance of certain numerical points again - how God called Samuel 3 times before he was provided recognition, and how Jesus would often repeat phrases (Verily, verily I say unto you...) or make points 3 times also, and whether this in any way can correlate to the fact that God is 3 in 1 as our we (body/spirit/soul). Not into 'numerology' but am noticing huge numerical points that God continually uses in scripture for whatever reason. Looking forward to learning SO much more about scripture through this resource and thanks for providing it. God bless. Romayne (N. Ireland UK)
Romayne
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I see Eli as a Man. Not unlike men today who meaning well, serve God, do their duty and in some ways suceed. Yet still fail. In America today, as it was suppressed say fifty or sixty years ago, I see men who mean well in their jobs, ministry, government, office, even priest and pastor, and while not immediately judged, fail God Himself by failing God's children, the very fruit of thier loins. David, broke God's heart and yet Love is so much so, it could not let David die in his inniquity but judge him and help David...., help us realize the consequence of actions.
Do we really realize a heart like the Father in Heaven who is love, feels the pain of our Sin? I think not. We fail, we are forgiven, we forget we involve so much more in our error....not just people, not just a country, state, person, ourselves..., but God himself. Maybe Eli failed His children, maybe he did not fail his God though..., You know we can do something in response to our judgements...., as David did....we pour out not to anyone else necessarily our grief, pain sorrows, but to God...alone. David did. And I think, this God of Love I know, not just respects that action, but envelopes us iin himself. We may involve others obviously or not in our sin, but God is the one we need to go to, He is the one we hurt.
Michael
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I have been neglectful of the poor through my life and ministry to my shame. I was taught that all that mattered was to 'get people saved'. And I was also told "The poor you wil always have with you" ( I know jesus said that but he didn't mean by that to neglect them).
God has used one of my sons who consistently ministers to poor, disadvantaged children every week in an athletic and tutoring program called Run and Read. He mobilizes his non Christian (can't seem to find enough Christians to help because they're busy 'studying about God') running club friends to serve with him.
Alongside Proverbs 14:31, I would add Jeremiah 22:16 "He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the LORD. But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion."
Luch
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I Samuel 2:25, what a verse! I have lived that verse! God has taught me to fear Him in a holy way, not an earthly way. I believe my motivation today to do what is right and what is good is in part, because I have this Godly fear, not as man understand it. God has been so gracious, merciful, loving, kind, and He has given His grace to me that I may learn of the holy Spirit the will of God for my life. God has brought me out of the darkness of the sin I was living into a new light, His light of truth and justice. He has been just inhis judgement on me thus far and I am forever thankful to Him for that. It is teaching me to be a woman of God in such a way, people don't have to ask me if I know Him, they can see it in my life!
I have been given a tender heart for the poor. I do not know the same poverty many in this word live, but I do understand it in America. God has focused my attention to those wheo are living in poverty and hunger with in my own reach. I bring many poor to my home and share what ever I have with them, food, clothing, a warm bed to sleep in, a hot shower with soap and all the same things I would use to be comfortable. They are no less human than I. What better conclusion can come from honoring God in all these things than Psalm 106:3, to be happy in the Lord!
Dottie
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I admire you for opening your home to the poor. I sometimes give to poor people I meet on the streets, and I support a charity that cares for poor in another country. But sometimes I grow uneasy with people on the street that approach me for money when my child is with me. I have to work on my attitude for that. I just want to scream"get a job".... shame on me!
I thank the Lord that He took me out of my poverty and pray that He'll forgive and change my heart to help people no matter where they're at.
Katie
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1 Samuel 2:25 stood out for me to "If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the Lord, who can intercede?” ~ I think we always sin against God. If we sin against other people, we automaticly sin against God. This is how I approach it ... Like when people talk garbage to me, don't treat me well or whatever, it doesn't get to me like it used to. Now I just think "I'll pray for you". Jesus defenitly saved me from my sins and He still does save me from my sins. I wish I could say that I'm not a sinner, but unfortunatly I still am. Indeed "We are so very fortunate that we have someone - Jesus - who can intercede for our sins". I'm glad I have the opportunity to go to the altar to "wash my feet".
John 5:24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life". ~ What an encouragement! I use verses like this when I go out witnessing. I ask people to read this and to absorb it. Really trying to understand what it sais. Try to understand it with their hearts. Talking to me make them so close to God, to eternal life! It's only 1 prayer away!
Mae
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I do believe that when we sin it does have an effect on people around us.Because the spirit is not in full control of us "when we sin".And we know better to not sin, and there is so much bad temptation all around us. Yes the Lord has done a miracle in my life and I'am so very thankful for that.Praise God for that!Yes I do believe that money or anything materialist can never buy true happiness.I believe that true happiness is knowing the Lord."Thanks so much for what you do in putting these Bible blogs together".
Tracy
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This is tough because there are a lot of people who want money for alcohol or drug use and there are some ppl who are truly needy. My sister's friend had a roommate who did that for a living. Stood out on the streets begging for money and made hundreds a day, rather then getting an actual job, that was her job. I see many men for example who arent disabled, perfectly able to work and I will pass those ppl up. I remember seeing the same lady out on a corner for at least 2 yrs, she was a very large woman...not to be mean, but she didnt look like she was going hungry, and i would drive by her on my way to my job which i wasnt fond of, but i went regardless and it angered me..here i was going to work and she just stood on the corner and begged, thats not right.
2 Thes. 3:10 says plainly: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat."
There are ppl who fall on hard times, are disabled, have problems, its hard to discern sometimes who truly is in need. God knows our hearts and desire to help others. i have given to ppl I later found out duped me, but I just have to let God deal with them. Recently I ran into the same lady twice in the same week and two different locations many miles apart, once at a gas station, next in front of a grocery store and she had a different story each time. The first time i gave to her, the second time I confronted her and she denied it was her at the gas station and got upset with me and stormed away. I think its best to give to charities and well, whatever God puts on your heart. Many times i have offered to buy them food, go pick out what you want and i'll pay for it, and they made some excuse...so its a tough call. I never want to turn away someone truly in need, personally i think its best to give to organizations that can not only distribute food to them, but distribute the gospel of Jesus Christ to their souls. Thats what they truly need!
Great readings today. I really love the OT, i used to think that was all boring, but that was my ignorance, its really fascinating! I think i was listening to that same sermon a couple weeks ago about nobody sins in a vacuum. How much things can affect others that we have no idea about, or disregard as not being a big deal.
Jenny
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I think it is important to note that our sins affect others as well; the two sons of Eli sinned, but look at the many people that died with them (a lot of the armies of isreal died in the battle against the philistines). God is always faithful to warn us of our sins - Samuel told Eli of the impending judgement but Eli and his sons did not seek repentance. It is up to us to take necessary actions of repentance when our sins are pointed out so that we may obtain mercy from the lord.
I like God's display of HIs wonderful providence in the chapter of John we read - God is able to provide for ALL my needs and even more than I need today!
The fall of Dagon before the ark of the lord is equally note worthy - Our God is above all other gods and before Him will all knees bow! 'Who is like our God, glorious in faithfulness, fearful in praises, doing wonders'!
Peace, Susan
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Eli had experienced what I think parents experience with their children. When we are told that our children had done or doing something wrong, we parents (as in the case of Eli) confront our children and ask them not to continue sinning (others ignore it though). However, reprimand sometimes is not enough to change our children's way. This was in the case of Eli and his sons. Sometimes we also benefit from our chldren's sins (as in the case of Eli and his sons). I suppose Eli's sons were taught the way of God since they served with Eli in the temple. In the same manner parents bring up their children in God's teachings (teaching them the Bible, taking them to church, praying with them). However, at times our chldren go astray for some reason or another. Our heart is broken by this. No reprimand or punishment sometimes helps, especially if they are older. All we could do is pray for them and ask God's help. What do you do? In case of Eli, maybe he should have thrown them out of the temple. Would that help?
There are a lot of poor people in the world even in our own backyard. One way we could help the needy is to help one needy child, one child at a time. It only cost a little over $1 a day (cost of giving up a cup of coffee a day) to make a profound change to a child through World Vision.
Also there are Food pantries in our areas we could support. These days the pantries need more help than ever.
God bless
Lily
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The context of John 5 is Jesus speaking to the Jews who wanted to kill Him because He made Himself equal to God (see verse 18). Jesus says to them," You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." My ears perk up at this point because I love to study the Scriptures. I have to stop and ask myself, "Why am I studying? Am I letting the word change me? Am I just trying to build an argument and show off how much I know?" I think an answer is found in verse 42, Jesus says, "you do not have the love of God in your hearts." This is a good barometer as I diligently study. Woe is me if I study God's word and miss Jesus!
Teriann
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I love the neon sign pic that says Jesus Saves! If I could I would make it as a profile pic. =D
On a more "annoying" note. I love to help the poor. I really love to help people who are in big need of help. It's one of my spiritual gifts but our family is poor so I can't help that much. The trailer house we live in is in bad ugly embarrassing condition. We have no extra money to help poor people out. I can't even help my widow mother. She helps me. So I just have to pray God would bless her and other people who help us.
Linda
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Mike, I love the comments you made today about sin and how it affects others as well as our relationship with God. Thank you for this wonderful mission you have undertaken through all the prior years as well as this year. It has been an amazing journey to travel with you from the beginning when you first started the mission to get people to read their Bible cover to cover each year. Thank you for this marvelous service you provide, the work you put into it, and your dedication. You are truly one of God's great blessings.
Pat
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I do believe in missions and caring for the poor. I believe God has called us to compassion for less fortunate. I help daily by being a partner with my church first and foremost with outreach missions, then with Joyce Meyer missions, our local radio to spread the Gospel which is so vitally important, my 8 year old son has joined in the giving with Life international in giving, and me and my children and church actively go out and minister to one of our Nursing homes in our community, where there is poor in spirit and we give warmth and strength in just being there for some of the elderly. That I believe is what it is all about is giving back to your community and in return giving unto Christ.
Dee