Text For Thursday, 19 April 2007

[barry]

Do not put your trust in nobles, nor in the son of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs.—Ps. 146:3.

Caiaphas’ confidence in men proved to be misplaced. Just three years after the apostles appeared before the Sanhedrin, he fell out of favor with the Roman authorities and was removed as high priest. The order to strip Caiaphas of his office came from Pilate’s immediate superior, Lucius Vitellius, governor of Syria, and Caiaphas’ close friend Pilate was unable to prevent it. In fact, just one year after Caiaphas’ downfall, Pilate himself was removed from office and was recalled to Rome to answer serious charges. As for the Jewish leaders who put their trust in Caesar, the Romans did take away ‘both their place and their nation.’ (John 11:48) This occurred in the year 70 C.E. when the Roman armies completely destroyed the city of Jerusalem. How true the words of the psalmist proved to be in this case! w 12/15/05 10, 11

[eyes&ears]

H out there :wave:


In my heart I truly believe that those of us who have been here on this board for awhile have learned from our spiritual and life experiences why it is critical, especially at this time, to follow the counsel of today's scriptural text. We have been affected somehow spiritiually by something that gave us a serious WAKE UP CALL.

New ones who find their way here, are probably lost, hurting, broken, confused just as perhaps we were before finding a place to talk and associate with others who have been through some rough times, or just looking for answers we could not talk about in our congregations to the questions we had.

Some of us who asked questions were either marked, or had to meet with JC's and some of us were severely disciplined and even DF or DA. We truly are picking up our torture stakes, but we have been refreshed and understand now, however it still may be painful to let go of our old ways and follow PS 146:3.

In my opinion as we get deeper into these critical times, it will be absolutely without a doubt A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTION IN PS 146:3. May we HOLD ON TIGHT TO JEHOVAH AND THE SON, as we continue to stay focused on the real issues, SANCTIFICATION OF JEHOVAH'S NAME, HIS RIGHT TO RULE OVER MANKIND, AND OUR GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE.

Just some of my thoughts on how this text affected me today.

Sisterly Love,

E & E

[Jeshurun]

Seems to me that the issues of Watchtower idolatry, and the mark of the beast are centered on this scripture.

Thanks for the text.

Lou