The Better Part, week #33

 

This week's FB posts:

The Better Part, Day #175:

 

Taking a "back day" (IOW My back is messed up), I've been spending time studying Judges, particularly the two early mysteries (Why is Judge #1, Othniel, listed as being Caleb's brother but with 2 different fathers, and is Judge #3, Shamgar, really supposed to be there), I overlook the early point made: That from a place called "the rolling" because there God rolled the guilt of the 40 years in the desert off of Israel (Gilgal), the Angel of the Lord left and met them at "the place of weeping" to tell them their sins had once again removed God's protection. Point: Sometimes seeking that which you won't find points you towards what you NEED to find.

 

 

The Better Part, day #176:

 

One of the things I've always struggled with- self-esteem vs a humble servant- finally got explained to me in a way I could grasp by Jack Hibbs. Paraphrasing, the world teaches you that self-esteem is a must to be happy- and that means a self-centered view of the world. Jesus teaches us true reward comes from serving others. 

 

"Don't you thing those bozos in Portland, rioting and burning things, angry and hateful, would be much happier mowing Grandma's lawn?"

 

 

 

 

The Better Part, Day #177:

 

 

Without the whole litany of "boy, was TODAY Friday the 13th!", here's a simple equation that every Christian workman either has or should learn: Rant-able occurrence + prayer to prevent said rant and bring peace = laughter!