{"id":4079,"date":"2019-11-05T20:28:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T20:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpmu.azurewebsites.net\/nlt\/?p=4079"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:21:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:21:26","slug":"pointing-toward-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/2019\/11\/05\/pointing-toward-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Pointing Toward Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With a uniform comes a sense of responsibility. No matter\nthe country of origin, when a man or woman puts on a military uniform, they are\nrepresenting their nation. They have become a protector of ideals and a\ndefender of the people. But at times this weight of responsibility can seem\noverwhelming or a person may not feel they are not up to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Operation Worship\nBible <\/em>was created to point people to God\u2019s hope. No matter our\ncircumstances, internal or external, we have a God who cares. The first thing someone\nsees when they open one of these Bibles is Jeremiah 29:11:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2018For I know the plans I have for you,\u2019 says the Lord. \u2018They are plans for good and not\nfor disaster, to give you a future and a hope.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is only in trusting in that hope that any of us can move\nforward into the future, no matter what it holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the words of Lt. Colonel Steven R. Young, retired\nchaplain in the U.S. Army, has he shares this hope in the forward of the Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To all you\u2014our men and women in uniform\u2014and to your\nfamilies,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is our prayer that the contents of this book will feed\nyour soul, enrich your heart, and broaden your understanding of relationships\nwith your fellow man and with your Father in heaven, who loves you beyond\ncompare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bible is a book about hope, forgiveness, redemption, and\nrestoration. It has rightly been declared the greatest book ever written, for\nit openly reveals the loving heart of the Everlasting God. It is his love that\ncompels us to serve well, to live with honor, and to defend the causes of right\nand freedom throughout the world, protecting the vulnerable and promoting\nequality. The world\u2019s greatest minds have studied its sacred contents, and the\nworld\u2019s premier orators have proclaimed its truth principles. We are honored to\nprovide this Bible for your enrichment and edification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you\u2019re now serving in a foreign country, far from\nhome, where hostility and uncertainty are the norm. Or perhaps you\u2019re serving safely\nat an installation elsewhere. To all, we want you to know that America supports\nyour efforts and deeply appreciates your tremendous dedication to duty. Your\ndistinguished service demonstrates with remarkable clarity the values you\nbelieve in and the determination of character you bring to your profession.\nBecause of your faithful service, not only are hostile tensions diminished, but\nthe helpless, the hopeless, and the oppressed have hope for a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jesus Christ entered a hostile environment more than 2,000\nyears ago. He came on a rescue mission. John 3:16 says, \u201cFor this is how God\nloved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in\nhim will not perish but have eternal life.\u201d Jesus saw a troubled world in\ndesperate need of help\u2014so he came. He lived a sinless life and he died a\nsacrificial death, all for you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sacrifice of Christ on the cross has provided every\nperson with the opportunity to gain eternal life with God. Though the appointed\ntime for Christ\u2019s first coming occurred a long time ago, the results of his\nlife and death are still in full effect today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in close communion with Christ, keep it up. There\nis no greater joy in life. If you feel distant from God, please be encouraged.\nYour Savior has never left you. He remains as near as ever. Call on Christ\nJesus often, anytime\u2014anywhere. Call on him in your time of need. That\u2019s when he\nloves to hear from you most. Whisper his name\u2014he will joyfully and quickly\nrespond. Request his grace\u2014he will be merciful beyond measure. Believe in him\u2014and\nall the promises contained in this Bible will become your inheritance\ninstantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To those who wear the uniform, thank you for your service to our great nation. As you continue to carry out the mission before you, we pledge our loving support to you and your families. To family members and friends, you are the reason for our constant duty. With all of our strength and will, we are devoted to protecting your freedom and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn <\/a>more and how you can be a part of <\/a>Operation Worship<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With a uniform comes a sense of responsibility. No matter the country of origin, when a man or woman puts on a military uniform, they are representing their nation. They have become a protector of ideals and a defender of the people. But at times this weight of responsibility can seem overwhelming or a person […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,44,45,48],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4079"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4079"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5754,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4079\/revisions\/5754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}