Lisa Notes: Faithfulness

Faithfulness

It was Pompeii.
AD 79.
As the story goes, the Roman sentry heard, saw, and smelled all of life crumbling around him. Vesuvius had erupted.

Yet he hadn’t been dismissed from his post.
So he stood.
Just stood.

Should we do any less?

There’s only one way...

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I’m writing at Do Not Depart today.

We’re discussing Faithfulness in our study of the Fruit of the Spirit.

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Dianna · 697 weeks ago

Ahh, yes, Lisa, how true it is that to stand...just stand...requires us to be close to Him that shows us mercy and bestows grace upon us. Truly, we can do nothing apart from Him. Thank you for the Scripture to go with each way He helps us to stand!

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Lisa notes · 697 weeks ago

I have come to appreciate the imagery of "just standing" more as I've gotten older. Sometimes standing is all we need to do; it keeps us from going backwards. And yes, it keeps us in position to receive his mercy. SO thankful he is faithful to provide!

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Jennifer Dougan · 697 weeks ago

Wow! I am so proud of him for standing. That is amazing nobleness.

Thanks for letting me stop by again, Lisa.

Jennifer Dougan www.jenniferdougan.com

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Lisa notes 103p · 697 weeks ago

I mentioned on Do Not Depart's site that the inspiration for the painting came from an excavated Roman soldier in full gear when they dug up Pompeii. It's quite remarkable, I agree.
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