Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Spiritual Manna

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When we hear the world “spiritual,” we tend to contrast it with the “physical” as if the two are opposites. And yet, when the Israelites were fed spiritual food in the wilderness, their physical bellies were really filled. The reason the food was spiritual is that the Holy Spirit joined to the manna the reality of Christ’s presence with His people. In the same way, you see here bread and wine, physical things, which are you for you, God’s people, spiritual food. As you eat and drink in faith, Christ is present to you by the Holy Spirit, showing, sealing, and confirming His promises to you.
 


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