WHY DID JESUS FOLD THE NAPKIN?

Yes, this was a true custom. Hope you and your family are enjoying Passover and tomorrow Celebrate the Risen Lord who became the PASSOVER LAMB.

In Him,
Katie

May the LORD bless you and keep you.
May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May the LORD lift up His face toward you and give you peace.
-Numbers 6:24-26

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. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved.. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put Him!' Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side. Is that important? 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 and mouth with that napkin and toss it on to 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 knew that the folded napkin meant, 'I'm not finished yet.' The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back.' (`*•.¸(`*•.¸!¸.•*´)¸•*´) !´¨•Doug&Katie Faulk.•¨`! (¸.•*´(¸.•*´!`*•.¸)`*•`) ~And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. ~Jeremiah 18:4~ ~Cannot I do with you as a Potter? saith the Lord ~Jeremiah 18:6~ ~Check out our webpage on facebook under Katie Maddox Faulk!!

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Christians

I saw this on another blog and I LOVE IT!!!
Christians by Maya AngelouWhen I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'"I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain..I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christthat a man should have to seek Him first to find her."

Easter

I cannot believe it is already Easter again. I can remember many Easter's from years before. I love the new life Spring brings. I am so thankful of my Savior's love for me and you. He is an awesome God! Our church is planning another sun-rise service. It is tough getting up early enough to be at church by 6am, but I know it was no cake walk on the road Jesus took to Calvary. He does so many wonderful things for us every day, and too many times I take them for granted. You know, Easter egg hunting is kinda like witnessing. When you witness, you never know what treasure is inside that person, just waiting for the watering of God's love to help it bloom and grow.
My sister is getting married in August. Her website is sarahandhunter.com so check it out!

Happy Easter and Merry Spring!
Remember to count your blessings. Think on good things.

Butter

This morning I had yet another reminder that there is so much more to life than counting calories and keeping up with our way too busy schedules. It was just a little moment that our family chose to relish in and enjoy. It was actually a spontaneous moment from my baby... I guess I should just explain. :) My wonderful husband prepared our waffles and bacon for our breakfast as I rushed around preparing to leave for my out of home job... ugh! We sat down together and were preparing to pray when our 3 year old opened a stick of butter and placed the entire stick on his waffle. My daughter saw it and exclaimed "Perry!" so of course, we all looked. We about died laughing. It is ironic because I am trying to count calories and make sure we get a good balance and he was thinking... "a little is good so more is better" ha ha. God was so wise when he exhorts us to become as little children. There are so many things in life that are so good that I allow to slip right by me because I am too busy to slow down and enjoy them. It really is sad. Ok, so about the butter.. my daughter took his picture and then we took the stick away... and of course he got a little slab of butter. He was disappointed. :) I defiantly needed the laugh today and so I had to share. After all... laughter is the best medicine.... RIGHT???!!! :)

Rain

There are many ways to describe the rain. Refreshing as it is, it washes away the dust and adds a little shine to everything. I love the relaxing sound of the pitter patter the rain makes as it hits the roof. Too often I have allowed the rain to cause me frustration and aggravation because it was not a part of my plan. It maybe caused us to be inside when I desired to be outside, or it may have messed up my hair. UGH! Be ashamed girl! Sometimes I can be so mindlessly self centered and not even realize it. It is good to stop and feel the rain. Really feel it. It is good to slow down and notice the little things in life. Heart attacks come .... financial troubles come.... without warning.... and our chance to enjoy the little things too often slip by, unnoticed. I want to dare to enjoy life. Especially the little blessings in it. I want to dare to search for the little things as if I were on a scavenger hunt. I always loved the excitement of the hunt. Every day can be that exciting if I only choose to focus on the good things. My focus is my choice... and I choose to focus on the blessings of God. Rain Rain don't go away! :)

What's New

It seems like it has been forever since I have been on here. It has been quite awhile, yet not quite forever. So much can change in our lives in a blink of an eye. When I last updated, we were living in our home of 13 years; now we are in our new home of about 5 months. God is so good. When my world seemed to be completely falling apart, God kept it all in His plan and has used EVERY detail to honor Him. Isn't that what our lives were created for anyway? I am the world's worst to forget that. I get so caught up in the everyday life, that I forget what that I was created to worship Jesus. I don't completely forget it, of course, but it doesn't stay as close to the top of my agenda as it belongs. He should ALWAYS be #1... of course. Yet, when financial issues, medical issues, work issues, school issues, living issues.... all seem to pile up... my thoughts begin to be made up of those things and less of His thoughts. It is a mental re~focus moment. :)

Doug became sick in body last year, and our lives will never be the same. God has a plan and we are desperately trying to follow His plan. BEFORE he got sick, I was at home with our three children and he was working at American Machine in Abbeville as a welder. Last year was like a full year of climbing mountains. I prayed, many times... Lord, don't move that mountain, just give me strength to climb. HE DID! NOW... everything is so different. We were in the process of losing our home, by forecloser... yet the day before the auction God sold it! THE DAY BEFORE! God blessed us with some of the most awesome friends to help us through all of this. Old friends, and new friends, and friends I have never even met! Seriously! Only God can do that! I began working again last Sept. and I started out taking classes to become a tax pro with H&R Block. Then I was hired by KB Toys, Waldenbooks, and the Salvation Army as a bell ringer. I met many new people and God blessed our family in many new ways. Why is it so hard to remain focused on my God when he remains focused on my needs with constant love. He is so good to me. I am now working with H&R Block in Abbeville, and I am enrolled at Wallace College in the RN Program. I will begin classes on June 2nd, and although I don't know where I will work after Apr 15th... I am in His hands and I trust Him. Until next time... be blessed!