Romans 9:31-31 BSB
Israel's Unbelief
…31but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. 32Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, 33as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
John 10:9-11 BSB
Jesus the Good Shepherd
…9I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. 11I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.…
The United States is the only country that does not dip its flag to the host nation during the Parade of Nations at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
The Legend: During the 1908 London Games, American flag bearer Ralph Rose supposedly refused to dip the Stars and Stripes to King Edward VII, declaring, "This flag dips to no earthly king".
As fellow servants of God, thus shareing in the blessings of Peter, Paul and Mary (Luke 1:48, Luke 11:27-28, Luke 8:19-21) - adopted into the family of God (Ephesians 1:5-6) by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).
As fellow servants of the Lord - looked upon with favor in our humble state of mind (Matthew 23:12) - we give Him alone the reverence that only He deserves (Revelation 22:8-9, Luke 4:8, Isaiah 42:8, etc.).
