April 20, 2009

"How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." Psalm 13:1-2,5

 

I have been told that it takes one mile for a great ocean tanker to stop from cruising speed. I read this week that it can take as much as fifteen miles for one to make a complete turn. Being the captain of one of those massive ships must require a lot of patients. But he knows exactly what he is doing and patiently waits for the ship to respond to his commands. When God works to ease the problems in our lives, often he takes a while. He often eases our problem in increments. As Christians we can rejoice in each step knowing that our Father is indeed answering our prayers. You may be weary today wondering if God is ever going to answer your cry for help. Answers seldom come instantaneously. He can answer immediately, but he may be in the process of turning the big ship of your life away from storms into calmer seas. Be patient, thank Him and give Him time to finish the work He has begun in you. He could never forget you.

Thought for the week: He can compress the most words into the smallest ideas of any man I ever met.
            -- Abraham Lincoln

 

Funny for the week: Special Hymns for special people and occasions,

The Gossip's Hymn:.............. Pass It On

The Electrician's Hymn:......... Send The Light

The Tailor's Hymn:.............. Holy, Holy, Holy

The Doctor's Hymn:.............. The Great Physician

The Politician's Hymn:......... Standing on the Promises

The Dentist's Hymn:............. Crown Him with Many Crowns

The Golfer's Hymn:.............. There's a Green Hill Far Away

The Weatherman's Hymn:........ There Shall Be Showers of Blessings

The Realtor's Hymn:.............. I've Got a Mansion, Just Over The Hilltop

 

And for those who speed on the highway - a few hymns as well.

45mph.................... God Will Take Care of You

55mph.................... Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

65mph.................... Nearer My God to Thee

75mph.................... Nearer Still Nearer

85mph.................... This World Is Not My Home

95mph.................... Lord, I'm Coming Home

100mph.............. Precious Memories

 

-- Bonus Content --

Ever wonder where the term "bootleg" comes from? Old boots were often large and roomy and convenient receptacles for a pipe, a pistol, or even a flask. But the bootleg was made famous by the unlicensed liquor sellers who used the tall bootleg to conceal illegal whiskey as they made deliveries. The government agents working in days of Prohibition (1920’s) gave these smugglers a name – bootleggers.

I bet you stayed up nights wondering about that…………… Chaplain Barnes

Last week’s answer: How did the Philistines find out the secret of Samson’s strength?

Samson was enticed by Delilah into telling (Judges 16:4-20)

This week’s question: How did the book of Numbers get it’s name?