Noisy Spring
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jr4...@sbcglobal.net
Jun 11, 2009, 9:40:35 AM6/11/09
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Amen pastor Buchanan!
You have helped us to see that seeds when planted eventually grow! Denver endured three years of a hard-surfaced Ballantine, but it seems that Ballantine endured much more--discovering God's forgiveness. As a pastor, I was once asked by a man if I could save him to which I responded "No, but God can!" I will never forget how he stared as in disbelief, but I believe a seed was planted.
I don't believe many have Denver's capacity to be called names for three years, but I do believe that it took that long to soften the surface of Mr. Ballantine--not many are so gifted and patient as that. Yet, in this I have been reminded afresh that Jesus will "stick" with us closer than a brother or sister during our noisy Spring. Perhaps the noises we make are cries for someone to care enough that we might notice. Not unlike Isaiah discovered in the temple, our unclean lips and lives can be cleansed of sin only by God--God is faithful! It seems that it is not when we come to know, but that we come to know. Thanks pastor Buchanan for helping us to see that our dissonant growls can lead to discovery of God's grace and mercy! Thanks Day1 for the lift!
Ozzie Smith
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You have helped us to see that seeds when planted eventually grow! Denver endured three years of a hard-surfaced Ballantine, but it seems that Ballantine endured much more--discovering God's forgiveness. As a pastor, I was once asked by a man if I could save him to which I responded "No, but God can!" I will never forget how he stared as in disbelief, but I believe a seed was planted.
I don't believe many have Denver's capacity to be called names for three years, but I do believe that it took that long to soften the surface of Mr. Ballantine--not many are so gifted and patient as that. Yet, in this I have been reminded afresh that Jesus will "stick" with us closer than a brother or sister during our noisy Spring. Perhaps the noises we make are cries for someone to care enough that we might notice. Not unlike Isaiah discovered in the temple, our unclean lips and lives can be cleansed of sin only by God--God is faithful! It seems that it is not when we come to know, but that we come to know. Thanks pastor Buchanan for helping us to see that our dissonant growls can lead to discovery of God's grace and mercy! Thanks Day1 for the lift!
Ozzie Smith
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Billy Cox
Jun 11, 2009, 10:09:22 AM6/11/09
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Thanks Ozzie. Your insight and words always open up new and exciting doors to challenging subjects. Have a great day.
Billy
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