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PAGE 6 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 Gods Wrath Followed Conjiscators Of Ark The Ark of the Covenant was built at God’s command. Made of acacia wood, it measured 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 27 inches high and was covered with gold, inside and outside. The Ark contained the Tablets of the Law (Ten Commandments), Aaron’s rod that budded, and a golden pot of manna. Its lid, called the Mercy Seat, was made of solid gold. At the lid’s edges were two golden cherubim that faced each other, wings extended, wingtips almost touching. God said He would communicate to Moses from the space between the cherubim: “From above the Mercy Seat and between the two gold cherubim, I will speak to you and give you my commandments.” Because of that, the scripture refers to the Ark as the ’’footstool of the throne of God.” The Levites carried the Ark by two poles inserted through gold rings. The Ark was always wrapped in a veil and carefully concealed, even from the eyes of the priests who carried it. The Ark was housed inside the Holy of Holies chamber, first in the wilderness Tabernacle and later in Solomon’s Temple at Jerusalem. The Ark demonstrated God’s power. During the Battle of Jericho, Hebrew priests carried the Ark around the city for seven days before the city wall collapsed. Uzzah touched the Ark and dropped dead. Seventy men looked inside the Ark and suddenly died. The Philistines captured the Ark, but were more than happy to return it. After taking the Ark to Ashdod, they placed it inside the temple with their god, Dagon. The next morning the statue had fallen face downward. They stood the statue upright not suspecting what caused it to topple; however, the next morning, they found the statue had fallen again and broken into four pieces. God’s displeasure spread to the people, afflicting them with tumors-bubonic plague boils. Struggling for a solution, the Ark was transferred to Gath, another Philistine city. Tumors again broke out. In desperation, the Ark was transported to a third city, Ekron. The same thing happened. Disease and death followed the Ark everywhere it went. The Ekronites panicked, crying out to their leaders: ‘Send the Ark back to its own place, so that it won’t kill us and our families.” The Ark was central to Jewish worship. On the Day of Atonement, the high priest sprinkled the blood of goats and calves on the Mercy Seat of the Ark to achieve the forgiveness of sin for himself and the people. When Christ appeared as the consummate High Priest, Hebrews states that “He entered once and for all into the Holy Place, taking Billy Powell Columnist www.billypowellbooks.com not the blood of goats and calves, but His own blood, thus securing for us eternal salvation.” Nothing was heard about the Ark after the Babylonians destroyed the Temple in 586 B.C. What happened to it? According to rabbinic legend, when the Babylonians invaded the Temple, the priests hurled the Ark skyward, and God took it back into Heaven. Revelation 11:19 backs that up: “When God’s temple in heaven was opened, the Ark of His Covenant was seen in His temple.” My New Years Diet Fits Me To A T-Shirt Personally, I sure will be ideas about the whole matter, somewhere my wife always glad when January is over. If confession is good for the soul, then let me have a good soul cleansing and confess that January is not my favorite month of the year. At the beginning of each year, a certain resident in our home begins acting like an angel and starts harping about a diet. But, not just “a diet.” I could take that, I think. Rather, “my diet.” What my diet has to do with her is a question I have yet to ask. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to ask no question I do not want to hear the answer. Believe me when I say ignorance is bliss. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is a health nut, whereas, I am just a plain nut with lots of fudge icing on the top. As nuts are concerned, I prefer nuts with fudge icing. Every year right after Christmas and before theNew Year comes in, my wife and I have this conversation about the upcoming diet. I need to correct myself here. When I use the word “conversation,” I probably should use the word “monologue.” When it comes to diets, I have absolutely nothing to say. My wife on the other hand, has plenty to say and when she is saying it to me, she holds nothing back. When it comes to diets and dieting, I have my own I do not see myself as fat, just post-thin. For arguments sake, let’s say I am fat. I take refuge in the Bible along this line, which says, “All the fat is the Lord’s” (Leviticus 4:16b KJV). If I was to argue with my wife, which I promise you I am not going to, I could lay all of the blame about my being post-thin on her. I have pictures to prove my point. Before we got married, I was very thin. Now look at me! I don’t have to draw a picture for you, do I? Along this line of diets, I think I am doing rather well. I have come up with ideas that have made me quite comfortable along this line. Last week I bought a dress shirt and brought it home. When I tried it on it was three sizes too big for me making me look rather thin. I love that shirt. That shirt was made for people like me. Every time I wear that shirt in public somebody usually says, “You must’ve lost a lot of weight.” I just smile. I have other shirts in my closet that have brought me no end of grief. Here is what I want to know. Why do my shirts get thin but I don’t? After all, we go to the same places and eat at the same restaurants. There is something here I believe I am missing! Whenever I am off on a trip says just as I leave, “Make sure that you watch what you eat while you’re away.” I am delighted to report to her or anybody else who will listen that I always watch what I eat. After all, I would hate to take a bite of broccoli by mistake. Therefore, I watch every bite I eat to make sure it is as delicious as possible. My wife is always encouraging me to eat more fruit. I believe fruit is a matter of personal opinion and preference. My wife believes that bananas are fruit. I, on the other hand, believe that a banana split is fruit. My wife has the idea that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I have a different slant on that idea. I believe an Apple Fritter a day keeps everybody away. When it comes to salads, my wife is the crowned queen of salads. She has a golden touch when it comes to making salads. If I am not careful, she will serve me a salad three times a day. Another thing I need to watch out for with her salads. Occasionally, she will try to slip in some form of broccoli. For some unknown reason she believes broccoli is the panacea for all ills nutritionally. As diets come and go, my diets usually go without leaving a trace behind them. Out to Pastor Rev. James L. Snyder jamessnyder2@att.net or whatafellowship.com Years ago, I got serious about a diet and was determined to lose 25 pounds of ugly fat. Much to my chagrin, I lost the other fat instead. Now look at me! The diet phase is beginning to run its course as we come to the close of January. Towards the end of January, my lovely bride begins thinking of Valentine’s Day. For me, whatever gets her attention off my diet is good news any day of the week. I suppose it is true what people say that you are what you eat. I further suppose that it is important to eat the right things. Not only is that true physically but also spiritually. The Bible has something to say about this. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:1 KJV). Nothing is more important in my daily routine than feasting on the Word of God. I may not do very well on my physical diet, but I do take special care about my spiritual diet. We Shall Overcome None of us are going to go through life and never experience pain. If you’re in the midst of a difficult situation, you must not waste your time feeling sorry for yourself. You and I must learn from the pain we are going through and know that we shall overcome. What satan means for your bad, God can use that same thing for your good. One sure way to overcome whatever obstacle you may be facing is to say what God’s word says about you. His word says that you are blessed, healed, delivered and set free and by his stripes we can have all of this. The bible teaches us that we are overcomers through the blood of the lamb. We also have three weapons to help us be overcomers and to keep satan in his place. They are the Word of God, the name of Jesus and the blood of Jesus. On the other hand, we shall overcome, we will overcome no matter how severe the case may be because His mercy is new every day and we know that, “this too shall pass.” Then we can look back as we are overcoming and say, “look where he brought me from.” Be Blessed! Local Singer To Release Gospel CD Geraldine Bentley has al ways had a passion for sing ing. During her school days she would sing at talent shows, lit- e r a r y meets, wed dings, funerals, and of course in her church. She started singing when she was only 7 or 8 years old and has car ried on her soul ful tra ditional style of gospel con tinuing to sing for her church and putting on concerts, such as the one she sang for at Christmas in Roberta this past December. ’’Life itself is full of expe riences; many are a lesson learned, while others make you stronger. Singing to me is an expression of one self and a testimony of life,” Bentley said. She also advises other singers in her genre to, ’’keep God first, never limit your self, always strive to do more and be the best that you can be.” After being introduced to Carlos Lundy of C-Los Pro ductions, by David Mathews, she started recording and writ ing songs. ’’Since that time the bless ings of God have beenflow- ing,” she said. Now she is re leasing a CD titled ’’Call Je sus” to of fer to her loyal fans and hopefully to some new listeners on January 28th. The CD can be purchased from her fan page on Fa- cebook, from C-Los Pro ductions’ website www.C- LosProductions.com, be downloaded from iTunes, or you can contact Carlos Lun dy at 478-244-2478 or Geral dine herself at 478-836-9826 or 478-972-8197. They are also putting together a press release concert that will be coming to Roberta soon. Church Happenings Prayer Line, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Christ Abundant Life Ministries, S. Dugger Ave., Roberta. Call 478- 836-3912. Word of God Tabernacle invites you to join us for the following weekly services: Sunday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m.; Monday Prayer at 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.; Friday Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor Frank Martin, Sr. Springhill Baptist Church is providing free Tutoring Service every Monday at 5:30- 6:30 p.m. 71, Springhill Church Rd., Roberta. Revival, Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Open Bible Tabernacle Baptist Church, 6490 Sandy Point Rd., Lizella, GA. Bro. Kenny Greenway from High Point, NC will be preaching, Sunday, January 27, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Special music by New Grace from Roberta at 6 p.m. For information call 478-935-8163. The Kingdom Heirs and The Jordans in concert at Byron Baptist Church, Friday, January 25, 7-10 p.m. Hope Givers Enrichment Seminar ’’Alpha and Omega” Sponsored by: Bethel Congregational Methodist Church Saturday January 26, 2013 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Women of all ages 12 to 102, married, or single with careers in the business world, church or home will find practical help and inspiration for everyday living. To register and for more info contact: Bethel Church 478-862-3007 or email sjpeed@ gmail.com The Zion Hill Baptist Church will be celebrating their Women in Red and Men in Black program on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 11:00a.m. Please go out and help lift up the name of Jesus. EVERYONE IS WEFCOME!! Refreshments will be served. Pop-Tops For Kade: Christopher Smtih a member of the Fellowship Church and Sunday School Teacher wants your pop-tops! For each 1,000 tabs from drink cans St. Jude’s will give a free treatment. Kade Howard, a local little boy who is receiving treatment at St. Jude’s in Tennessee for medulloblastoma will benefit from the tabs being collected. To find out how to help and where to drop off your tabs call Christopher Smith at 478-365- 0441. Woodsmen Quartet will be in concert at Peachtree Baptist Church Byron, GA Saturday Jan. 26th at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be free and a love offering will be taken. For more info call 478-956-5774. Deadline for Church Happenings: Friday 5 p.m. McLeighton Funeral Service view obituaries at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.com 375 S. Dugger Avenue Roberta, Georgia 478-836-3336 David & Donna McLeighton - owners ’Our Family Serving Your Family Granite • Marble • Bronze • Coping • Monument Cleaning • Sandblasting ”Serving all Middle Georgia cemeteries 33 Kade E. Rooks P. O. Box 1711, Fort Valley, GA 31030 *478-825-2424 or 478-951-1571 *Fax: 478-825-3794
