Thought for September 23, 2023

  •  1889: Nintendo founded
  • 1938: Time capsule buried at the World's Fair in NYC--to be opened in 6939
  • 1962: "The Jetsons" premiers
  • 2002: First public version of Firefox web browser released
  • Born: Augustus Caesar, Kublai Khan, Typhoid Mary, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen
  • Died: Sigmund Freud, Pablo Neruda, Bob Fosse, Gale Sayers, Louise Fletcher
Thought: From Zurich

Finishing the week with Hebrews 12:11. Following my back surgery in March, I have not walked as much due to pain. Before we started our trip, I received an injection to help with the nerve inflammation. So I have walked a lot in Austria and now find myself in Switzerland. I feel a little like the verse I am reading today---while I have been walking, it has been sorrowful, but now I am beginning to feel the peaceful fruit of the walking. I feel better and not sore. Like the workout at the gym or the rehab with the therapist--hurts while doing, feels better later. 

Yesterday we were told to run with endurance. Endurance means we have to discipline our minds and bodies to endure. We train ourselves in the gym. In the race the Lord lays before us, the challenges, afflictions, trials all test our endurance, our willingness to suffer or sacrifice to attain our goal of being like Jesus and seeing Him face to face. God allows us to be tested for our good so that we will be holy like God [12:10] All of us know that enduring helps us grow in faith, trust and patience. And it allows us to inspire, encourage and help others facing similar trials. 

When I think about these verses, my mind goes to a movie, "Northwest Passage." The movie is a fictionalized account of the 1759 raid by Rogers Rangers on the Abenaki village of St. Francis. Spencer Tracy leads as Robert Rogers. After the attack on the village, the Rangers find little supplies and face a long walk home pursued by the Indians. They trek over 100 miles to Fort Wentworth. The men want to give up but Rogers tells them of the great reward of food and drink awaiting them at the fort. The rag tag party finally arrives at the fort only to find it deserted. But then in the distance the sound of fifes and drums--supply boats coming to their rescue. A celebration follows. I think we are a little like the Rangers, headed home to Fort Wentworth. It is a long walk and difficult. It requires sacrifice and endurance. But different from Fort Wentworth, our destination has a banquet feast prepared, a loving Savior awaiting, and the promise of no more pain and no more tears. 

Today, know that we endure for a purpose and a cause. And we seek that heavenly city where the reward of the faithful awaits. So let's keep walking with Him and to Him. 

Blessings
Larry

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