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2 posted on 02/27/2008 7:26:54 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

February 27, 2008

Buy Without Money

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READ: Isaiah 55:1-5

Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live. —Isaiah 55:3

A story was told of a wealthy man who felt his son needed to learn gratefulness. So he sent him to stay with a poor farmer’s family. After one month, the son returned. The father asked, “Now don’t you appreciate what we have?” The boy thought for a moment and said, “The family I stayed with is better off. With what they’ve planted, they enjoy meals together. And they always seem to have time for one another.”

This story reminds us that money can’t buy everything. Even though our bodies can live on what money can buy, money can’t keep our souls from withering away. In Isaiah 55, we read: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat” (v.1).

Is it possible to buy what truly satisfies without money? Yes, the prophet Isaiah is pointing to the grace of God. This gift is so invaluable that no price tag is adequate. And the one who offers it—Jesus Christ—has paid the full price with His death. When we acknowledge our thirst for God, ask forgiveness for our sins, and accept the finished work of Christ on the cross, we will find spiritual food that satisfies and our soul will live forever!

He’s calling, “Come to Me” (Isa. 55:3).

I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him. —Bonar

Only Jesus, the Living Water, satisfies the thirsty soul.

Bible in One Year: Numbers 4–6; Proverbs 20:21-30

3 posted on 02/27/2008 7:35:22 AM PST by The Mayor (The purpose of prayer is not to get what we want, but to become what God wants.)

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4 posted on 02/27/2008 7:38:00 AM PST by beachn4fun (Our lax laws are a magnet for the unlawful.)

Good Morning, Billie! Thanks for our WFW thread...darling picture and love your Pledge! Have a good day!

5 posted on 02/27/2008 7:41:31 AM PST by jaycee

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19 posted on 02/27/2008 8:32:50 AM PST by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)

To: Billie; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; jaycee; La Enchiladita; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday Everyone!

27 posted on 02/27/2008 8:48:13 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

To: Billie; ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; Allegra; ...

Adorable Billie! :)
Good Afternoon Billie and Finest Friends!

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!

It's cold here today. Staying warm :)

49 posted on 02/27/2008 9:33:52 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Billie; Finest FRiends

Good afternoon, Finest FRiends.

Wishing everyone a Warm Fuzzy Wednesday.

58 posted on 02/27/2008 3:33:27 PM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: All; Billie; jaycee; LUV W; DollyCali; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; La Enchiladita; ...

Good Morning Everyone
I did not get back to thank you, Billie, for the wonderful graphics
and thread.
Enjoyed reading the comments and seeing the sweet graphics.
It's going to be a nice day here..70s and sunshine!

78 posted on 02/28/2008 6:07:45 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

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