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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – December 12

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Fainting Goats & Us

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PART 2

“Who is the World’s Strongest Human?”

To read part 1, click here…January 14th (Fainting Goats & Us! Part 1)

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“If thou faint in the day of adversity,

thy strength is small.”

Proverbs 24:10

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Just who is the strongest person in the world?

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Well, in times past, many would give such a title to Samson.

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His physical strength was superhuman!

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But does Samson qualify as the strongest human to ever live?

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G. Dore – Death Of Samson – courtesy Creationism.org – Public Domain

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GOLIATH?

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Some might even say Goliath. Definitely a strong man!

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Osmar Schindler – David and Goliath – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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Psa 73:5  They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

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In this decadent society, we are greatly saddened to see the populace growing increasingly weaker in moral, spiritual, and even in physical strength!

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Yes, this decadent, opulent society has provided so many labor-saving inventions, which has caused many younger folks to become somewhat helpless in many respects.

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So much so, they often tagged as “snowflakes”!

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Psa 73:7  Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

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We’re so used to having everything handed to us, pre-made, pre-packaged that we have greatly become a society of moral/physical/spiritual weaklings!

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“Where does milk come from, little Johnny? From the grocery store, of course!”

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Supermarket- grocery store – check-out-wikipedia-public-domain

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But back to our initial question.

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So, just who might we consider to be the strongest human in the world?

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Well, actually, God only knows for sure, since there are 6 or 7 billion people living to choose from!

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Question Mark – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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Psa 147:10  He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

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But there are two individuals living at the time of this article, who just might be worthy candidates for this title.

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And yet, both of these persons couldn’t last 1-second in an arm-wrestling match!

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But both of them have super-human strength!

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The fact is, both of them are without use of both arms and legs.

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In spite of their lack of physical strength, both of them are perhaps two of the strongest people on earth.

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Isa_40:29  He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

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And yet, God has raised up these two Christians to become paragons of super-human strength, morally, and spiritually.

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Unlike Samson, who was strong physically, but lacked moral/spiritual strength, these two Christians have overcome their tremendous handicaps.

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And God has purposely raised them up to be role-models and inspirations for all Christians who likewise suffer numerous problems, setbacks, handicaps, disadvantages.

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Listening to these two faith-filled Christian evangelists greatly encourages us to go forward on our sojourn through this cold, dark and sad world!

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Whatever they may lack in physical strength, God has blessed them spiritually in faith, love, empathy-for-others, and courage!

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Oh yes, God, has, no doubt, raised up many other “Spiritual Samsons”, who may be unsung heroes to this world.

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But just like these two modern-day Samsons, are likewise inspirations and witnesses of God’s faith, love, forgiveness, and spiritual strength to those around them: in their own homes, neighborhoods, and/or in their communities!

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“For I was envious…when I saw the prosperity of the wicked…their strength is firm.”

Psalm 73:3, 4 (Condensed)

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And let’s face it, we live in a world where many people may exhibit physical strength, stamina, talents, and courage.

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But just like the Apostle, Peter, these same strong ones might willingly take sword-in-hand, risk their own life, labor tirelessly!

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And yet, separated from God’s Holy Spirit, would cower under the slightest adversity as did Peter when confronted by a young girl…

“a damsel came unto him (Peter),

saying, you also were with Jesus of Galilee.

But he denied before them all, saying…

I do not know the man (Jesus)!”

Matthew 26:69, 70.

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Peter Smites Off the Ear of Malchus – www.joyfulheart.com

Tissot – The Sorrow of Peter – Joyful Heart.com

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Pro_25:28  He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

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Yes, this world is full of spiritual weaklings…faithless cowards…unable to control their own spirit in the face of the slightest temptation or spiritual trial.

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Plagued by unwholesome thoughts, slaves of appetite and divers lusts, they are like walls broken down.

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Oh yes, that very strong man, Lucifer, now given title, “Satan” can give the world a seemingly endless strength and ability to perform many earthly tasks.

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But the Devil can never give a mortal soul true spiritual strength, true godly courage, true self-control.

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Only God can!

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Isa_40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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The very Good News is that today is still the day of Salvation!

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And though we may be weak in the eyes of the world, we can become spiritual Samsons in the eyes of God and His Holy Angels!

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Munch – Det Syke Barn – 1896 – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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THE READER IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS 2-MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT FAINTING GOATS…

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to repent of my backsliding and ease-loving ways before it’s too late!

Give me the wisdom that accompanies a new heart: a heart that desires to follow Thee, whithersoever Thou goest.

Help me to pray unceasingly for my family.

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…

March 8 (“Cancer, a Faith-building Experience?”),

or you can also read…

May 3rd (True Bullet-Proof Faith!)

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S HEAVENLY SIGN

 

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HOLY-GHOST RIDER CONSTELLATION

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THIS STAR-CHART: This is a Wikipedia star-chart, in which this site’s editor has sketched in these three constellations (without the Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation).

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Notice how the right front hoof is trampling on the tail of the Dragon.

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Also notice his eye is a star.

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It’s best seen when in the western half of the sky.

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It is found in mid-sky traveling from east to west.

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In January, it is in the west after midnight.

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As winter progresses, it can be seen earlier and earlier in the evening. a dark sky with good star-visibility is best, but not absolutely necessary to see this constellation.

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It is found on the opposite side of the Dragon Constellation from Orion.

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And as already stated, this Goodly Horse Constellation can be seen best in mid-winter when it is in the western side of the sky, and you are looking at it while you are facing west.

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The nose and head of this horse is partly made from the Perseus Constellation.

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The tail and rear end is partly of the Cassiopeia Constellation. 

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The hind-leg is made partly of stars from the Andromeda Constellation.

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THIS HOLY-GHOST-RIDER

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Now one thing that is noticeable and makes this constellation even more dramatic, is the fact that the Milky Way runs right through it.

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And the question that must be asked is, “What biblical implications does this constellation/Milky Way connection have?”

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Well, very simply put, if stars represent Believers, then this rider works in the world through His True-Worshippers, to a great extent.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation”

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TOMORROW:

January 15th . . . . THE GOOD SHEPHERD FINDS US

Brooklyn Museum – The Good Shepherd – James Tissot – Wikpedia – US Public Domain

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS 3-MINUTE – – The Faith I Live By: “The Last Solemn Warning”– By Ellen G. White

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