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Daily Devotional, Year 3 – January 22 

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A Christian Lobotomy!

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“That this is a rebellious people, lying children,

children that will not hear the law of the LORD:

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets,

Prophesy not unto us right things,

speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:”

Isaiah 30:9, 10

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THE LOBOTOMY

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During the last century, there arose a popular medical procedure known as having a Lobotomy.

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It was believed (for a time) by doctors, that by removing the frontal lobes of the brain, then that individual might be finally cured of all negative thoughts.

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Well, obviously this theory didn’t work! 

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Doctors ultimately renounced this hideous practice, saying such things as…

“…the procedure was “contrary to the principles of humanity”, and “‘through lobotomy’ an insane person is changed into an idiot.”

(Wikipedia on “Lobotomy”)

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Reviews lobotomy courtesy Discover magazine Jan-2007 – Wikipedia – GNU-user-license

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MANY NEGATIVE THINGS

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The Bible is a book that has many things to say, some happy and some sad.  

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For instance, the Book of Psalms has, roughly, about one-third happy things, one-third unhappy, and one-third neutral.

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But also, the books of the prophets were largely concerning unhappy issues.

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Even the New Testament is likewise filled with both happy and unhappy truths.

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Holy bible – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons lic.

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“PROPHESY SMOOTH THINGS”

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You see, the secular world isn’t the only place which tries to eliminate all negativity.

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No, and this idea of a happy-faced-lobotomy is nothing new!

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Listen to Isaiah… “That this is a rebellious people,

lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:

Which say to the seers, See not;

and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things,

speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:”

Isaiah 30:9, 10

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Yes, these professing people of God didn’t want to hear all the negativity which God’s prophets had to say!

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They wanted only “smooth things”.

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They wanted a lobotomized gospel!

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joshua 24 Parting Advice www.thebiblerevival.org public domain

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JESUS, A MAN OF SORROWS

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But listen to this description of Jesus… “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” Isaiah 53:3.

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Being born into this world of sin became a trial for the Sinless One from Heaven.

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And His constant encounter with the hatred and rebelliousness of His very own professed people, would daily take its toll upon the Savior.

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But make no mistake! Jesus had an inner joy which shone out from His eyes.

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And yet, it was tempered by the sadness and grief He felt for the fallen human condition.

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It is written… “Jesus wept.” John 11:35.

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La Bible, Notre-Dame – cropped image – Wikimedia – Share-Alike License

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SAME SPIRIT IN CHRISTIANS

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When a person is filled with God’s Spirit, there is a duality of emotions, quite often.

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Listen to Paul, as he describes the Christian life… “…As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing…” 2nd Corinthians 6:10.

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Yes, because God is very complex, so also is that same complexity experienced by the Christian, howbeit to a much less degree.

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Along the pathway of the Christian, there are times of peace and joy, but also there are times of sorrow. 

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Braet von Überfeldt – woman with bible 1866 – Wikipedia – US-public-domain

Weeping Woman – Van Gogh – Wikimedia – US Public Domain

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“WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING!”

Psalm 30:5

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Yes, there is coming a day in which all tears will be wiped away!

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And one of these days soon, God will lift us up and put a new song in our mouth!

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And on that day, it will be said…

“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return,

and come to Zion with songs

and everlasting joy upon their heads:

they shall obtain joy and gladness,

and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

Isaiah 35:10

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Sunrise from Burrow Mump, Burrowbridge, Somerset – cropped image – wikimedia share-alike license

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Below is a poem that speaks rather eloquently on this subject…

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THE MASTER WEAVER’S PLAN

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My life is but a weaving, Between the Lord and me; I may not choose the colors– He knows what they should be.

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For He can view the pattern, Upon the upper side, While I can see it only, On this, the under side.

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Sometimes He weaves in sorrow, Which seems so strange to me; But I will trust His judgment, And work on faithfully.

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‘Tis He who fills the shuttle, And He knows what is best; So I shall weave in earnest, And leave to Him the rest.

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Not ’til the loom is silent, And the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the canvas, And explain the reason why.

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The dark threads are as needed, In the Weaver’s skillful hand, As the threads of gold and silver, In the pattern He has planned.

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~ Benjamin Malachi Franklin

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Tapestry – Adoration of the Magi Tapestry – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Please help me to love Thy Word, both the happy as well as the sad…

Woman Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Orion, The Good Shepherd”…

…or you can also read… “December 2 (The gospel according to Pollyanna).“

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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FLOWER OF THE FIELD CONSTELLATION

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This is perhaps one of the most amazing constellations that God has created!

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It truly looks like a flower, and appears to be blowing in the direction of westward.

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But as autumn draws near, this constellation appears to bow itself down, just like the flowers of Earth bow down, at the summer’s end.

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And these are not merely obscure stars.

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These are among the biggest and brightest stars in the night heavens!

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The Two Turtle-Doves Constellation is also known as Sagittarius .

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The Flower of the Field is commonly known as Scorpio .

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But there is another obvious aspect to this constellation group.

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Notice that the birds are flying in the same direction as the flower is bending…

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…it is as if the east wind is blowing these heavenly messengers…

…”The wind blows where it desires,

and you hear the sound thereof,

but canst not tell whence it comes,

and where it goes:

so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 

John 3:8.

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So here is another incredible Bible concept, written in the heavens!

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And God has spoken of these signs! Listen… “For ever, O LORD, Thy Word is settled in heaven.” Psalm 119:89

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Flower of the Field Constellation”

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TOMORROW…

January 23 . . . . Revelation 18:2: “A Cage of Every Unclean & Hateful Bird! Part 3: The Social Club Gospel, Continued: Accepting A Form of Godliness”

Bat – Livingstone’s Fruit Bat – Wikipedia – Creative Commons 2.0 License

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90-MINUTE OPEN FORUM

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ALL‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO LISTEN TO THIS 90-MINUTE OPEN FORUM, A QUESTION/ANSWER CALL-IN, TALK SHOW.

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN…The Open Forum Harold Camping May 16, 2003

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ABOVE PICTURE: Holy Bible – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Lic.

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