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JESUS
CHRIST
THE SON
OF THE LIVING
GOD,
and
OTHER
GREAT MEN AND WOMEN
Written
by Johanna Hobrath [August 2006]
Today
(8-19-06) is one day after my foot surgery. (Also please read "A
CHRISTIAN DIARY, PAGE #21". The
Page #21 may be accessed via AChristianDiaryPg21.
At
the present time, I am not permitted to fulfill my normal, daily routine.
While my foot is healing from the Aug. 18th surgery, I have the
opportunity to view family movies, documentaries, etc.
[08-25-06]
On Friday, August 25, 2008, I again had a doctor’s appointment.
My husband, of
course, did the driving to the doctor’s office. In the office, a kind
nurse removed the bandages on my foot. That day, I was grateful when the
sore foot was being sponged in lukewarm water. As I reviewed the magazines
on the wall, I saw the NEWSWEEK magazine. The front cover showed the face
of Billy Graham, the world famous evangelist. Under Billy Graham’s name,
there was a caption entitled "In Twilight".
The
Rev. Graham has certainly led a dedicated life for the Kingdom of Heaven.
He has touched multitudes of people throughout the many continents of this
world. On that day, I spoke with the nurse about Billy Graham. We
also touched on the subject that "not everyone may agree about a person’s
personality and/or characteristics;" however, the fact remains that it is
important "What we do for God as a Christian".
Today
(August 19th) I saw a portion of a movie that portrayed the life of
Gandhi. Toward the end of the movie, I saw a huge crowd of people that
attended the funeral of the famous Gandhi of India.
*
(1) You may read excerpts from an
article about Gandhi toward the end of this "Christian Diary, Page
#22".
When
viewing the lives of the great men and women within the bygone years of the
civilization on earth, the history of those great men and women will tell us of
their accomplishments. My thoughts today are also focusing upon the life
of "Mother Teresa" and the many sacrifices that her life made on
earth. Mother Teresa dedicated her life to the poor people; and she is now
rejoicing in heaven.
Some
time ago I listened to a particular sermon from a Minister of the Gospel.
The Minister of the Gospel made reference to Mother Teresa. Mother
Teresa continued to do good for the poor people, giving them housing and
food; and, of course, speaking about the love of Jesus. One day, she came
upon a poor beggar that was living and dying in the street of Calcutta.
This poor man was brought into the dwelling place where Mother Teresa and
other nuns were caring for the poor. The beggar was placed into a bed
with clean, white sheets. As Mother Teresa was ministering to this
poor beggar, he opened his eyes and said to her: "Are you Jesus?"
What a
profound statement!
(8-24-06)
Johanna’s Comments: The segment of the incident with Mother Teresa and the
beggar made an indelible impression upon my heart and soul. Someone
once said to me: "Not everyone will like you." Our
personalities and circumstances in life has a great impact upon the
perception from other people. However, the question remains, "How
does Jesus perceive me in my daily walk with Him?"
**
(2) For
additional information about Mother Teresa, please read the paragraphs about
Mother Teresa at the end of this "Christian Diary Page #22".
There
is a saying: "Bloom where you are planted." When using a
comparison, it may be stated: "I am just a plain marigold."
I wonder how many plain people are precious in the sight of God! The world
has people that may be in the forefront of society. Those people may bloom
like a tall, prolific hibiscus plant. I believe that in the eyes of
Almighty God, it is important what is being done with the talents and/or
abilities that each person does have.
I
remember that my mother, a widow and living for twenty years in a senior citizen
dwelling, was a great woman of faith. I am certain that she always prayed
for her seven children. I, too, am a mother; and, I have seen answers to
prayers. There is a saying about prayers: "The answers may be
‘yes, no, wait awhile’."
In
this sophisticated day and age, reliance upon God is too often the reliance of
what mankind may achieve.
Of
course, the reliance of mankind’s achievement need not be minimized; and we
must, however, remember that God has said in the Book of Daniel, "knowledge
shall be increased." [Daniel 12:4]
The
great accomplishments or achievements of great men and women, within every
sectors of societies, is certainly to be admired. Those achievements are
then handed on to the generations that are living or will be living.
The
fact, however, remains: "All men and women will face an eternity of one’s
choice." [Hebrews 9:27,28]
It
is now the second day (8-20-06) that I have overcome the foot surgery. A
couple weeks ago I stated to my sister-in-law: "If God chooses to
take me, home I am ready." I am grateful, however, that God chose for
me to live. The recuperation period is not an easy recovery time; however,
I passionately continue to write for the Halo Ministries.
As
a Christian, I believe that in the eyes of God you or I are of "Great
Value!".
*
(1) THE LIFE OF
GANDH . . .
Mahatma
Gandhi, Indian Spiritual/Political, Leader and Humanitarian, 1869 - 1948
Information
from: http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95oct/mkgandhi.html
"(Mohandas
Karamchand) Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. He became
one of the most respected spiritual and political leaders of the 1900's. Gandhi
helped free the Indian people from British rule through nonviolent resistance,
and is honored by his people as the father of the Indian Nation. The Indian
people called Gandhi Mahatma, meaning Great Soul.
"At age 13, Gandhi joined Kasturba, age 12, in a marriage arranged by their
parents. The Gandhis had four sons: Harilal and Manilal, born in India, and
Ramdas and Devdas born in South Africa. While Gandhi displayed loving kindness
to everyone else, he was quite demanding and severe with his wife and sons.
"Etc.
"India
was granted independence in 1947, and partitioned into India and Pakistan.
Rioting between Hindus and Muslims followed. Gandhi had been an advocate for a
united India where Hindus and Muslims lived together in peace. On January 13,
1948, at the age of 78, he began a fast with the purpose of stopping the
bloodshed. After 5 days the opposing leaders pledged to stop the fighting and
Gandhi broke his fast. Twelve days later he was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic
who opposed his program of tolerance for all creeds and religion."
**
(2) THE LIFE OF
MOTHER TERESA . . .
Information
from:
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1979/teresa-bio.html
Mother
Teresa
The
Nobel Peace Prize 1979
Mother
Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje*,
Macedonia, on August 27, 1910. Her family was of Albanian descent. At the age of
twelve, she felt strongly the call of God. She knew she had to be a missionary
to spread the love of Christ. At the age of eighteen she left her parental home
in Skopje and joined the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish community of nuns with
missions in India. After a few months' training in Dublin she was sent to India,
where on May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948
Mother Teresa taught at St. Mary's High School in Calcutta, but the suffering
and poverty she glimpsed outside the convent walls made such a deep impression
on her that in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the
convent school and devote herself to working among the poorest of the poor in
the slums of Calcutta. Although she had no funds, she depended on Divine
Providence, and started an open-air school for slum children. Soon she was
joined by voluntary helpers, and financial support was also forthcoming. This
made it possible for her to extend the scope of her work.
"On
October 7, 1950, Mother Teresa received permission from the Holy See to start
her own order, "The Missionaries of Charity", whose primary task was
to love and care for those persons nobody was prepared to look after. In 1965
the Society became an International Religious Family by a decree of Pope Paul
VI.
"Etc.
"The
Society of Missionaries has spread all over the world, including the former
Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. They provide effective help to the
poorest of the poor in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America,
and they undertake relief work in the wake of natural catastrophes such as
floods, epidemics, and famine, and for refugees. The order also has houses in
North America, Europe and Australia, where they take care of the shut-ins,
alcoholics, homeless, and AIDS sufferers.
"The
Missionaries of Charity throughout the world are aided and assisted by
Co-Workers who became an official International Association on March 29, 1969.
By the 1990s there were over one million Co-Workers in more than 40 countries.
Along with the Co-Workers, the lay Missionaries of Charity try to follow Mother
Teresa's spirit and charism in their families."
P.S.
"Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997."
