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[cimi]

November 11
Sunday


DOING WELL

READ:
James 1:1-13
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If you really fulfill the
royal law according to
the Scripture, "You
shall love your neighbor
as yourself," you do
well. __ James 2:8
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In the book Flags of Our Fathers, James Bradley recounts the World War 2 battle of Iwo Jima and its famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. Bradley's father, John, was one of the flag-raisers. But more important, he was a Navy corpsman__a medic.

In the heat of battle, facing a barrage of bullets from both sides, Bradley exposed himself to danger so he could care for the wounded and dying. This self-sacrifice showed his willingness and determination to care for others, even though it meant placing himself at great personal risk.

Doc Bradley won the Navy Cross for his heroism and valor, but he never spoke of it to his family. In fact, it was only after his death that they learned of his military decorations. To Doc, it wasn't about winning medals; it was about caring for his buddies.

In James 2:8 we read: "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you do well." By intentionally seeking to care for others in the way that we would hope to be treated, James says we "do well." The word well means "rightly, nobly, so there is no room for blame."

Selflesly "doing well" expresses the heart of God, and fulfills His law of love. __ Bill Crowde
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let the road be rough and dreary,~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~And its end far out of sight;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~Foot it bravely, strong or weary;~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~Trust in God and do the right. __ Macleod~~~~~~~~~
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Love is at the heart of obedience.

[Mackenaw]

Hello Cimi,
Thank you, again, for taking the time to post the awesome messages of "Our Daily Bread" here for our convenience. This particular message reminded me of the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul". I've posted the words to the hymn, below.

God bless you, Cimi.
Mack


When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
What ever my lot you have taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

Though the devil will ruin, though trials may come
Let this blessed assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And He shed His own blood for my soul

It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh my soul

It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
And the clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul