In contrast to one friend who wanted us to violate our governor’s request that we socially isolate, another friend wrote to say how his planned 70th birthday gathering had to be canceled. He accepted it with grace and added this quote from J.R.R. Toilken:
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” –J.R.R Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
Amen.
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do… (1 Chronicles 12.32, NIV)
Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place…Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1.8, 10, NIV)
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God–and righteousness and sanctification and redemption. (1 Corinthians 1.30, NKJV)
Brother Bob, I want to thank the Lord for your blog each evening. I am encouraged by your entries each day. We have gotten into the 21st century thanks to COVID-19. This weekend we launched our Delta First Baptist Church Youtube channel with our very first video of testimony/message.
Hope that you will continue to disciple thru this medium. To God be the glory!
Thank you, James, for your affirmation and encouragement. It means a lot. And bless you for creative new ministry.