I have been outside to look at the moon. The eclipse starts around 6:46 as the moon is setting. There is an ice fog into which the moon is sinking on the western horizon. The total eclipse will not be visible from Missouri, as it will happen after the moon is below the horizon.
Today I will officiate at the memorial service for Norma Stroebe at 2:00 pm. At 5:30 we host a dinner for women and children whom we have invited to the 7:00 pm Christmas musical. I will exercise this morning at the gym and then work around the house before heading to church before noon to begin final preparation for the funeral. This is a busy time of year, with many opportunities to serve Christ through His body the church.
Amos 1-3
The shepherd-prophet from Tekoa announces God’s judgment upon Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and also Judah and Israel. In chapter 3, verse 8 he says “a lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken! Who can but prophesy?” The content of these chapters seems remote and a little strange to read on this day in December in the Ozarks. And they remind me that God is God, that He speaks to His people, and desires their devotion. I am also reminded that all of life is within His sight, and every action, whether righteous or evil will be ultimately rewarded, even if in this life it seems that people get away with murder, and good deeds go unnoticed.
Guide me today Lord as I proclaim your word, witness to the faithfulness of one of your precious daughters, and live with faith and zeal for your kingdom. Bless the Christmas Musical and all those who participate.
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