Subject: What is the star of David? |
Bible Note: Hi Doc and John, Might I add Bill and Gloria Gaither's lovely words on God and His Church? "God has always had a people. Many a foolish conqueror has made the mistake of thinking that because he had driven the Church of Jesus Christ out of sight that he had stilled its voice and snuffed out its life, but God has always had a people. The powerful current of a rushing river is not diminished because it is forced to flow underground. The purest water is the stream that bursts crystal clear into the sunlight after it has forced its way through solid rock. There have been charlatans who, like Simon the magician, sought to barter on the open market that Power which cannot be bought or sold, but God has always had a people - men who could not be bought and women who were beyond purchase. Yes, God has always had a people. There have been times of affluence and properity when the Church's message has been nearly diluted into oblivion by those who sought to make it socially attractive, neatly organized, and financially profitable. It's been gold-plated, draped in purple, and encrusted with jewels. It's been misrepresented, ridiculed, lauded and scorned. These followers of Jesus Christ have been, according to the whim of the times, elevated as sacred leaders and martyred as heretics. Yet through it all there marches on this powerful Army of the meek - God's Chosen People who could not be bought, flattered, murdered or stilled! On through the ages they march - this Church, God's Church Triumphant - Alive and Well!" Thank God for those that went before us to pave the way and show us that indeed God still has a People! And no matter how watered down some churches (the organizational part, the buildings) try to make the Word, there will always be a People of God. I intend to be one of them, and in your responses to others, I know you are too. Blessings Cheri |