I am grateful to P. A. Oltrogge for bringing Psalm 27 to my attention this past week. Here is the concluding verse about waiting and courage:
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 King James Version
I found Michael Wilson’s post on the use of the Greek word for slave, δοῦλος, helpful. He noted that the word is often translated as servant although it means slave. The distinction is that a servant is hired but a slave is owned. When I think about it I’d rather be owned by Jesus than hired by him for my good works. I am grateful that He bought me.

Thanks for the insight. This is so true: “When I think about it I’d rather be owned by Jesus than hired by him for my good works. I am grateful that He bought me.”
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Thank you, Michael! I am finding your blog posts very insightful.
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I agree with you Frank. To belong to Jesus is everything. Amen.
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It is. Thank you, Mark!
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I like the soft curves of the grey stones next to the sharp lines of the red bricks.
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Thank you, Dawn!
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Oh my, what an uplifting post, Frank–thanks so much. I agree with you, being owned by Jesus suits me just fine! This is the former “Jael”–yep, I moved again–and I’d like to reblog this, if it pleases you.
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I had my suspicions you were “Jael”. You are welcome to reblog the post. Thank you, Rene!
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I’ve been told I’m not very good at disguising my personality online, hah! Anyway, you can call me whatever you like–including my real name, Leslie…I’m just too chicken to blog without a pseudonym 🙂 Blessings to you!
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I am glad to know your name is Leslie. However, I will use your pseudonyms. Blessings to you also!
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Thanks so much!
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The reblog button isn’t working on 2 different browsers–any tips?
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Now the Reblog Button isn’t there–and I’m asked to fill out the form before commenting…hmm?
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Reblogged this on Prisoner of Hope 2011 and commented:
Brother Frank is a writer nonpareil who knows his audience and puts faith first.
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Thank you, Rene! Faith comes first.
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Definitely–you’re welcome!
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Hi Frank–well, prayer and perseverance paid off! I chose another blog theme and paid for an upgrade just so I could reblog you, haha! God bless you Hugely!!😇
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Thank you, Rene!
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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A very uplifting post, Frank! I am seeing this on Monday and a lovely way to start the week.
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Thank you, Eugenia!
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Most welcome, Frank!
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A beautiful reminder of surrender and courage.
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Thank you, Pragalbha!
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