“Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26
One reason many people fail to give thanks is that they don’t take time to reflect on the many blessings they receive from the hand of the Lord. Listed on page 3 of this issue is a small sampling of benefits of body and soul which He has provided for our enjoyment. Truly, we have many reasons to say:
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
“1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power.
Pharaoh lost control but wouldn’t admit it; enslaved Israel never was in charge of its destiny. However, since the Lord God has control over the Universe, over emperors, over history, and over His people, “The Lord brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt” (12:51). Freed after four centuries of enslavement, Israel was fashioned into a divine theocracy, which made them different from every other nation that ever existed. They were in good hands with the Almighty, and in His charge the Exodus became a golden success.
Installation
In accord with our usage and order,
Mrs. Carolyn Reim, who was called by Messiah Lutheran Congregation, Eau Claire, Wis. to be teacher in its school for first grade (all day) and second grade (afternoons) was installed on August 20 and 21, 2011.
Did you know that God’s people in the Old Testament followed two calendars—a civil calendar and a religious calendar?
The Lord instituted the Jewish religious New Year when He delivered them from Egypt (Exodus 12:2). The rest of the festivals and events of the religious calendar are laid out by the Lord for His people at Mt. Sinai (see the books of Exodus and Leviticus).
The Bible Text for our consideration is: “Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior.” (Titus 3:1-3)
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’” Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:1-8)
31 Genesis 42 – THL 317 Conscience is a sharp saw in a deft hand. 1 Genesis 43 – THL 384 It is godly work to awaken a dull conscience. 2 Ruth 1:1-18 – THL…
24 Genesis 40 – THL 449 Bad things happen in jail, but God can bless. 25 Genesis 41 – THL 413 The mills of God grind slowly but very fine. 26 Proverbs 16:1-9 -THL 472…
17 Genesis 37 – THL 215 Envy • hatred • revenge • murderous intent! 18 Genesis 39 -THL 318 Enter the devil in Mrs. Potiphar’s corner. 19 Mark 9:38-41 – THL 410 All shall receive…
