We are lovers
not fighters!
1 posted on
03/20/2018 6:02:08 PM PDT by
luvie
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To: LUV W
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Walking on Water
March 21, 2018
Jesus immediately said to them: Take courage! It is I. Dont be afraid.
Matthew 14:27
During an especially cold winter, I ventured out to Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world, to see it frozen over. Bundled up on the beach where I usually enjoy soaking up the sun, the view was breathtaking. The water was actually frozen in waves creating an icy masterpiece.
Because the water was frozen solid next to the shore, I had the opportunity to walk on water. Even with the knowledge that the ice was thick enough to support me, I took the first few steps tentatively. I was fearful the ice wouldnt continue to hold me. As I cautiously explored this unfamiliar terrain, I couldnt help but think of Jesus calling Peter out of the boat onto the Sea of Galilee.
When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, their response was also fear. But Jesus responded, Take courage! It is I. Dont be afraid (Matthew 14:2627). Peter was able to overcome his fear and step out onto the water because he knew Jesus was present. When his courageous steps faltered because of the wind and waves, Peter cried out to Jesus. Jesus was still there, near enough to simply reach out His hand to rescue him.
If you are facing a situation today where Jesus is calling you to do something that may seem as impossible as walking on water, take courage. The one who calls you will be present with you.
Dear Lord, thank You for the assurance that You are always with us.
When we call out to God, He hears.
The fact that Jesus Christ walked on water carries with it a powerful message about His deity. In Johns gospel Christ refers to Himself as the great I am (John 6:35, 48; 8:12, 58; 9:5; 10:9, 11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1). Biblical theologians see these I am statements as clear references to the divine name revealed to Moses at the burning bush. When Moses asked God by what name He should be called, He answered: I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I am has sent me to you (Exodus 3:14).
When we feel like we are in the storm of an impossible situation, we can take courage that Christthe Creator of the worldis present with us and in control.
For further study on the deity of Christ, see Is Jesus God? at discoveryseries.org/q0205.
2 posted on
03/20/2018 6:02:19 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W
Sasquatch - I like beef jerky.
But these dudes are always messin’ with me.....
3 posted on
03/20/2018 6:03:45 PM PDT by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: LUV W
REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!
Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)
OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!
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4 posted on
03/20/2018 6:03:56 PM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: LUV W
You are a Deer
You are trusting of yourself and others. You give people the benefit of the doubt. You are grateful for this life you've been given. You feel blessed for what you have.
You see the world through the eyes of a child. You are rarely cynical or jaded. You are unselfconscious and totally natural in your behavior. You are free-spirited.
5 posted on
03/20/2018 6:04:02 PM PDT by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon)
To: LUV W
6 posted on
03/20/2018 6:05:20 PM PDT by
WayneS
(An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill.)
To: LUV W
I was born under the lion of Judah.
7 posted on
03/20/2018 6:06:17 PM PDT by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: LUV W
I'm a
deer. Rats! I wanted to be the big, bad wolf :)
8 posted on
03/20/2018 6:06:17 PM PDT by
upchuck
(Keep a sharp lookout. The best is yet to come.)
To: LUV W
You are Hobbes. You are a figment of peoples’ imaginations, yet you’re entertaining. No one takes you seriously or listens to what you have to say. You only exist in a cartoon-like universe. A LOT of jerks look at you on a regular basis and never realize they are jerks. Life is happy.
12 posted on
03/20/2018 6:10:47 PM PDT by
MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
(Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
To: LUV W
"You Are a Deer" |
You are trusting of yourself and others. You give people the benefit of the doubt. You are grateful for this life you've been given. You feel blessed for what you have. You see the world through the eyes of a child. You are rarely cynical or jaded. You are unselfconscious and totally natural in your behavior. You are free-spirited.
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13 posted on
03/20/2018 6:11:50 PM PDT by
PROCON
(Repeal the Gun-Free School Zone Act, Protect Our Children!)
To: LUV W
To: LUV W
You are highly observant and mindful. You take in a lot of information, and you're very perceptive. You are flexible and adaptable. You adjust easily to life's changes, as drastic as they may be.
You tend to have neutral moods. You don't experience crazy highs or lows. You are talented at brainstorming and independent thinking. You believe in your ideas.
17 posted on
03/20/2018 6:17:42 PM PDT by
2111USMC
(Aim Small Miss Small)
To: LUV W
You are highly observant and mindful. You take in a lot of information, and you're very perceptive. You are flexible and adaptable. You adjust easily to life's changes, as drastic as they may be. You tend to have neutral moods. You don't experience crazy highs or lows. You are talented at brainstorming and independent thinking. You believe in your ideas.
To: LUV W
Oh great.
I’m a deer.
Somebody gonna make summer sausage and jerky outta my @ss
20 posted on
03/20/2018 6:20:41 PM PDT by
digger48
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27 posted on
03/20/2018 6:31:29 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W
You are trusting of yourself and others. You give people the benefit of the doubt.
You are grateful for this life you’ve been given. You feel blessed for what you have.
You see the world through the eyes of a child. You are rarely cynical or jaded.
You are unselfconscious and totally natural in your behavior. You are free-spirited.
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31 posted on
03/20/2018 6:38:24 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country)
To: LUV W
You Are a Bear
You truly care about every single person in your life. You want the best for everyone.
You come on strong. You have a naturally dominant streak, and you don’t try to hide it.
You are loyal... probably to a fault. You will stand up for your friends, even when they’re wrong.
Cautious and careful, you never jump in recklessly. You try your best to be safe.
36 posted on
03/20/2018 6:57:12 PM PDT by
Trillian
To: LUV W
39 posted on
03/20/2018 7:07:45 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: LUV W
Evenin’ L....*hugs*
It says...”You Are a Deer”
I can accept that! :-)
43 posted on
03/20/2018 7:36:01 PM PDT by
oldteen
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
You Are a Deer
You are trusting of yourself and others. You give people the benefit of the doubt.
You are grateful for this life you've been given. You feel blessed for what you have.
You see the world through the eyes of a child. You are rarely cynical or jaded.
You are unselfconscious and totally natural in your behavior. You are free-spirited.
44 posted on
03/20/2018 7:38:14 PM PDT by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv.
Sez here this week that Marisa Tomei’s character in “My Cousin Vinny” has my back.
YOU ARE A DEER
You are trusting of yourself and others. You give people the benefit of the doubt.
You are grateful for this life you’ve been given. You feel blessed for what you have.
You see the world through the eyes of a child. You are rarely cynical or jaded.
You are unselfconscious and totally natural in your behavior. You are free-spirited.
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