Tuesday, July 18, 2017
NELSON MANDELA
1 Maccabees, Chapter 12, Verse 52
Thus all Jonathan’s men came safely into
the land of Judah. They mourned Jonathan and those who were with him. They were
in great fear, and all Israel fell
into deep mourning.
“All
the nations round about sought to crush them. They said, “Now that they have no
leader or helper, let us make war on them and wipe out their memory from the
earth.” This is true if you are sheep and you look to the leadership of man
to save you. To a true Israelite their leader was Yahweh. Israel knew that if
they followed His covenant He would never abandon them. All true leadership
comes from God.
Nelson Mandela International Day[1]
Nelson Mandela Day seeks
to celebrate the political and social achievements of former South African
President Nelson Mandela. Mandela, who spent three decades in prison for his
political activism, became the first black president of the Republic of South
Africa in 1994. His presidency ended the long-standing apartheid in which whites
ruled over blacks and saw the birth of democracy
and equality among all citizens. He was also active in combatting poverty,
encouraging land reform, expanding health services,
supporting education and setting an example of peace,
anti-racism and human rights
adherence for other nations. Nelson Mandela International Day was designated by
the United
Nations and the Nelson Mandela Foundation in 2009. It is celebrated
on Mandela's birthday, July 18th, in an effort to recognize the impact of
Mandela's values and his contribution to humanity. Mandela passed away
in December of 2013 at the age of 95.
Nelson Mandela International Day
Facts & Quotes
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Nelson Mandela has received several awards
including the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1993, the Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John and the Order
of Merit from the Queen Elizabeth II and the Order of Canada.
·
When Nelson Mandela was born his name was
Rolihlalala Mandela, which meant, to pull a branch off a tree and trouble
maker. He was given the name Nelson in school when he was seven years old.
·
Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison
and ended up spending over 27 years in prison. He was eventually released from
prison due to secret talks he had with the president of South Africa at the
time, F.W. de Klerk.
·
It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes
are those who make peace and build. - Nelson Mandela
·
We must use time wisely and forever realize that
the time is always ripe to do right. – Nelson Mandela
Daily Devotions/Prayers
Today is also the anniversary of the death of America's Naval Commander John Paul Jones
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