Small Straws by Marsha Burns
Last evening I looked out our west window to behold a stunningly beautiful sunset that lit up the bottom of the clouds like rows of glowing coals. I hurried to get my iPad to take a picture and in those few moments the colors had already begun to fade. And, I believe this was a sign that when a golden opportunity arises, we must not take it for granted or tarry. Get it while the getting is good. Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.
Romans 8 is a commentary on Deuteronomy 29-30. The opposing laws of (Sin and Death) and (the Spirit of Life). Paul's "Spirit of Life" in Romans 8 is described in more detail in Deuteronomy 29:18-28. Israel will be subject to the Law of Sin and Death for a time, but they WILL repent. God WILL restore them.
#nitzavim #torah
For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.
Titus 1:10
Throughout his career, Paul battled a group of Jewish believers who taught that new converts must be circumcised and undergo ritual conversion to Judaism in order to be saved. Unfortunately, those people are still around today in every Christian and Jewish denomination, even if the specific man-made rules they preach have changed.
On this date in history, 09/04/1776: Richard Henry Lee, Elbridge Gerry, and Oliver Wilcott sign the Declaration of Independence. #otd #tdih #americanrevolution