Another solid foot, probably more of snow. i will find out for sure when i get home in the morning. Thirteen inches more slated for Friday.
During last week and then into the Sunday lesson i have been constantly reminded that "Jesus' love would rather be struck twice than return a single blow" (Enberhard Arnold).
Amy's work has been doing things that are of questionable ethics lately in just about every realm, and pending the outcome of some actions tomorrow may be in danger in violation of civil law.
As she was relaying to activities of her employers i was immediately incited to act in defense of my wife and other employees and put an end to the business. Part of my frustration is that the organization is affiliated with and run at a church fellowships meeting hall, which instantly brings to mind the image of Jesus and the money changers.
i was think in plotting actions and letters and protest against her employer and that phrase echoed again. i think there is a a weird division where we as disciples should be outspoken for the rights of the oppressed, but i don't see any room to forcefully push our rights. In our passiveness we show our love.
Jesus spoke out for the poor and against the establishment, but when it came to his rights he was soft spoken, submissive, passive - and in that he was powerful.
Jesus spoke out for the poor and against the establishment, but when it came to his rights he was soft spoken, submissive, passive - and in that he was powerful.
Perhaps i am wrong. Perhaps we should push our rights, even forcefully. i open myself to correction. But i don't see it Biblically. Our life here should be service, our rewards rests with peace and joy in Christ.
"Vengence is mine, i will repay."
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