Quote from Forum Archives on June 8, 2007, 10:43 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin"

 

 

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection?

 

The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over
the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The
Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded,
and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Is that important? You'd
better believe it! Is that significant? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!

 

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to
understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded
napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this
tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made
sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was
furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just
out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would
not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.

 

Now if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his
fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and
toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For
in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm done". But if the master got up
from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it
beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the
servant knew that the folded napkin meant, "I'm not finished yet."

 

The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"

 

HE is coming back!

 

 

"I Am A Soldier"
 

I am a soldier in the army of my God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct.
Faith, prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit,
Trained by experience,
Tried by adversity,
And tested by fire.
 
I am a volunteer in this army, enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this army, or die in this army.
But, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
If my God needs me, I am here.
 
I am a soldier. I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.
I a m a soldier!
No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.
I am a solider!
I am not a wimp.
I am on duty, saluting my King.
 
Obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His Kingdom.
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.
I am committed.
I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
 
When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing I will still come out even.
I will win!
My God will supply all my needs.
I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph.
I can do all things through Christ.
 
Devil s cannot defeat me.
People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot deter me.
Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me.
Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me.
And Hell cannot handle me!
 
I am a soldier.
Even death cannot destroy me.
I am a soldier, in the army.
I¹m marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up.
I will not retreat.
I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.
Here I stand!
Will you stand with me, or against me?

 

 

Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara

 

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