tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post834596064538518443..comments2023-11-08T22:57:40.237-05:00Comments on OUT OF THE BOX: Tribulation and Good CheerBilly Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-48475234015141062412010-12-27T11:04:56.353-05:002010-12-27T11:04:56.353-05:00Thank you, Billy. This is a truth we usually do no...Thank you, Billy. This is a truth we usually do not think about. But it is also key to remaining steadfast during hard times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-33917822620617090262010-12-26T23:51:15.895-05:002010-12-26T23:51:15.895-05:00Another excellent work, my dear brother! The Word...Another excellent work, my dear brother! The Word doesn't say whether Simeon even understood the meaning of his prophecy on that 8th day. But I'll bet Mary remembered the words as she stood at the Cross. What an ironic paradox: Jesus does not call us to Himself so that we can suffer - but He has the audacity to ask us to follow Him even though He knows that we will. And for a believer to intentionally seek suffering would be mentally ill and masochistic, but to refrain from joining in with Jesus to avoid suffering would be suicidal. What a dilemma! Perhaps, it helps our understanding a small bit if we can grasp that life in this fallen world includes suffering - no matter what we decide regarding Jesus. But if we cast our lot with Him, even suffering can have a redeeming purpose instead of being just part of the existential chaos; and if we suffer for Him, there is honor without regret.<br /><br />LowellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-28215144376568892412010-12-25T20:42:51.639-05:002010-12-25T20:42:51.639-05:00Thank you Billy for the Awesome insight that God g...Thank you Billy for the Awesome insight that God gave you regarding the depth of what Mary must have gone through as she began to realize the enormity of what God had asked of her! Early on she began to understand who her son truly was & would have to endure for all mankind! This really gives perspective in my own life knowing no matter what we may go through we are overcomers because Christ has gone before us, faught the battle & we win! AWESOME! This is so timely & I know this blog will inspire many! Mom & Dad love this as well & say hello & are praying for you! God bless you! Merry Christmas!katie2072https://www.blogger.com/profile/18138389635080244254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-66021606103722025192010-12-25T16:11:37.673-05:002010-12-25T16:11:37.673-05:00Thanks, Heath.
You remain in our prayers.
God ble...Thanks, Heath. <br />You remain in our prayers.<br />God bless,<br />BillyBilly Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739420756402743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318245630918980101.post-55017801598525589072010-12-25T13:46:12.953-05:002010-12-25T13:46:12.953-05:00Thank you for giving me something to
meditate on t...Thank you for giving me something to<br />meditate on this Christmas Day and not the usual Christmas fluff. I needed some spiritual meat.Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280130489209124281noreply@blogger.com