Father and Son 

A quick look at John chapter 5

     Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do.

     The Father loves the Son.

     For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

     Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

     My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 

     I do not receive testimony from man.

     I do not receive honor from men.

     I have come in my Father's name.

     Moses...wrote about Me. 

Wrestling With God  

     Abraham's grandson Jacob lived a __?__ life. We don't have a word for his many experiences. He fathered 12 sons by two wives and two servant women. This was long before Moses and the laws. Jacob's sons would eventually be known as fathers of the 12 tribes of Israel. 

     One night, Jacob sent his family and possessions across a tributary of the Jordan river. He feared his brother Esau, whom he had deceived 20 years earlier. Jacob stayed back to pray, and a man - presumably the "angel of the Lord," God himself - wrestled with him until daybreak (Genesis 32:22-24). 

     The "man could not overpower" Jacob, but touched the socket of his hip, causing him to limp. (Commentary: a reminder that Jacob must no longer walk in his own strength but rely on God and walk in dependence on him.) 

     V. 28: "Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome."  

     Israelites and Jews in many other nations, and Christians, have their own struggles and challenges to rely on God...and walk in dependence on him. The Lord didn't promise an easy life, without struggle, without opposition from enemies, both human and spirit.     

             Jimmy

     

 The American's Creed 

     Before we leave July 4th, here is The American's Creed by William Page, adopted by an Act of Congress in 1918. 

     I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

     I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. 

 Help ! ! !     

     Will someone please warn the politicians, so-called news people, and others in education, justice, business and whatnot -  

habitual liars are destined for hell.

     At the end of the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 22, among the very last words the Lord gave to our world:

     Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city (the new Jerusalem).

     Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and...                                       everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 

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     While we're in the mood, how about this: If Democrats somehow hold onto national power, we may be enjoying the 248th and final 4th of July celebration. Who will free us of our own dictators? And don't lie about Trump being a dictator! 

     How could anyone celebrate freedom when the party in power has a grip that our founders would despise? One more victory will enable Democrats (and their communist wing, with Barney Sanders, an independent in name only) to rule the country, second amendment, maybe the whole constitution begone! 

     Middle class Democratic voters will be unrepresented, like the rest of us...like people in most nations.  

     Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre - far more educated and experienced in politics than yours truly - says to reporters, "The president is working for the American people every day." We don't have to believe her. 

     She blamed Biden's poor debate on fatigue from his trip overseas, and his "cold," although he had been here at home for 12 days. The day after the debate he looked and sounded just fine. His "cold" suddenly cured? Again, we don't have to believe her. We do have to believe the Bible, if we want eternal life.    

             Jimmy 

We're All Lawbreakers  

     When the Exodus came to a halt and the Lord began to deal with his people who had known little but slavery for centuries, there was little normalcy about their daily lives.  

     Like most of us, they struggled to follow directions. All they knew was Egypt, miserable as it was. When Moses told them what God wanted them to do, they had other ideas. Some wanted to return to Egypt, or at least complain to Moses. 

     They had been slaves without new revelations from God. Until...while still in Egypt they experienced incredible miracles that persuaded Pharaoh to "let my people go." Later in the desert, they were exposed to "thunder and lighting, thick cloud, loud trumpets and fire, smoke like a furnace." And if that didn't get their attention, "the whole mountain trembled violently." 

     All that to introduce the Ten Commandments: No other gods, no idols, don't misuse the name of God...etc. 

     We grew up where the congregation recited the Ten Commandments every Sunday. Of course, there were hundreds of other laws and instructions God delivered through Moses. They haven't been rescinded. Thankfully, Jesus summarized, we are to love God with all our heart, soul and mind and love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew chapter 22). 

     Still, the Lord instructs us not to murder, commit adultery, steal, give false testimony (lie) or covet what our neighbor has. 

     What's our score here in America?

              Jimmy 

Wife Takes Over 

     We've seen that the "first lady" can take over, secretly, when the president is no longer mentally qualified. Voters don't know the truth.

     No. We're not talking about Jill Biden, although she - and others - are there when her husband needs help. Have you seen the escorts he has when his helicopter lands near the White House? 

     Edith Wilson, in her fourth year as wife of President Woodrow Wilson, covered for him for a year and five months after he suffered a stroke and was partially paralyzed. She claimed he was resting and would (pretend to?) take messages to him in his bedroom. 

     The world was much different in 1920-21, but still, how could she and the Democrats get away with such deception? 

     Vice President Thomas Marshall attended cabinet meetings, but - fear of being accused of pushing Wilson out - he went along with the coverup and made no major decisions.

     Good thing there was peace when President Wilson was out of it.

     Is our current president out of it? At least this time, with TV, we can see for ourselves. The Biden (crime family) will hold onto power which enables them to enrich themselves...four more years!...four more years!

            Jimmy

                   

Lying About Lying 

     We may have sunk to a new low as a nation of character. 

     Lying occurs on both sides. We're thinking of truth and falsehood, regardless, and we know which word describes God. 

     Something peculiar happened Thursday night. Liberal CNN hosts began the debate with a difficult question for President Biden. Biden didn't respond well throughout. He looked spacy, and angry. 

     After the debate, people well known in Democrat and news media circles were critical. They frowned and shook their heads, saddened, as if they didn't know Biden has dementia. These people are fiercely one sided; truth be dammed. Was this response planned days ago? 

     Barack Obama, Gavin Newsom (remember that name) and South Carolina's congressman James Clyburn (who gave us Biden in 2020) came to his defense - not that he debated well, but they pretend to support him. 

     We don't know how they get Newsom on the ticket unless President and Mrs. Biden agree, he fulfilled his lifelong dream. Enough!    

     Friday, at a rally in North Carolina, the president shouted, "I may not be the debater I used to be, but I tell the truth!" Not so. He repeated some lies from debate night. And the other Democrats, including Newsom, lie daily. So, which liar will they choose to lead us?  

     Biden needs our prayers more than our votes. 

Tomorrow: Another president who crashed.

            Jimmy