12/31/2008 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: December 31, 2008 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Dec) EAST AR:  935 to 972 (NC) Summ. 934 to River Elevators: (Dec) MISS: 968 to 997 ; AR & White 960 to - - - (NC) Summ. 973 to 995 Ark. Processor Bids: (Dec) 942 to 972  (NC) 942 to 966 Memphis:  (Dec) 1000 to 1004 1/4 (NC)  931 3/4 to 946 3/4 Riceland Foods:  (Dec) Stuttgart 972 ; Pendleton 972 ; West Memphis 997 Chicago Futures: Jan 09 up 26 1/2 at  972 1/4   Mar 09  up  27  at  980   May 09 up 26 3/4  at  991 1/2   July 09 up 26 1/2  at  1002 3/4   Nov 09 up 23 3/4  at  1006 3/4   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans rode a late rally in oil futures to a positive year end close. Weather concerns in South America contributed to a positive undertone. January appears set to test the next level of resistance just above $10. Wheat Cash bid for December at Memphis  505 3/4 to - - -; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 501-519; River Elevators 519-534; Chicago Futures: Mar 09 up  6  at  610 3/4    May 09 up 6  at  623 1/2    July 09 up  5 1/4  at  634    Sept 09 up  5  at  653 1/2    Dec 09 up  4 1/2  at  672 3/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for December at Memphis  575 to - - -; Bids to farmers at River Elevators - - -; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for December at Memphis   394 to 402;   New crop at Memphis   388 to 398; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  387 to - - - Chicago Futures: Mar 09 up  10 3/4  at  407    May 09 up  11 1/4  at  417 3/4    Sept 09 up  11  at  438    Dec 09 up  10 3/4  at  451 1/2    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Corn continued to retrace Monday’s downturn and could be ready to move toward retracement objectives at $4.31 and $4.62. While demand remains slow, the market may have to start buying ’09 acres back for corn. Wheat reversed early losses to close higher despite a stronger dollar. Recent severe weather helped boost July futures back to Monday’s high. Further gains will be limited unless demand improves. Cotton & Rice  Date: December 31, 2008 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 105 at  4602   Greenwood up  105 at 4602 New York Futures: Mar 09 up  105  at  4902    May 09 up  110  at  4931    July 09 up  123  at  5061    Dec 09 up  99  at  5492    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  14.96 cents   The estimate for next week is  14.36 cents Cotton Comment After trading in a very narrow range for the last week and a half, cotton made strong gains again today, which gives the charts a positive technical look. March futures closed above key resistance at 48 cents, while new crop December moved above 55 cents. The potential for another big decline in U.S. plantings could key a further rebound in new crop contracts. Old crop contracts will continue to lag behind as economic conditions pare overall demand. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  n/a - - -  to  - - -   n/a - - -  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Jan 09 down  3 1/2  at  1534    Mar 09 down  8 1/2  at  1525    May 09 down  7 1/2  at  1544    July 09 unchanged  0  at  1563    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment Rice futures trimmed early gains to close a little lower again today. U.S. milled rice exports remain almost non existent as current price levels leave little opportunity to compete. Vietnam continues to garner much of the export market, although it appears Thailand may be ready to get competitive. A recent sale of old intervention stocks was completed at a price below $450 per tonne. U.S. quotes remain around $650 per tonne. Cattle & Hogs  Date: December 31, 2008 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were - - - head at sales in - - -.  Compared with last week, feeder steers - - - . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame 2   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame 2   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Slaughter Cows, Boners - - -   to   - - - Light Weight - - - to - - - Bulls, Yield Grade   - - -   - - -   to   - - - lbs.   - - -   to   - - - Midwest Steers   were   at   83   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   were steady   at   83   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Feb 09 up 15 at 8605   Apr 09 down 30 at 8910 Feeders: Jan 09 up 7 at 9405   May 09 down 20 at 9560 Cattle Comment Cattle futures were mostly lower in a light trade. For now, feedlots asking price is $5 to $7 above packer offerings. With packer needs for this week covered and negative packer margins, things are not likely to get better for a while. Hogs Peoria: were $3 lower to $1     higher   at   30   to   32 Chicago Futures: Feb 09 up 115 at 6087   April 09 up 62 at 6870 Sheep St. Paul n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Hogs Comment Hogs closed higher despite a quarterly pig crop report that suggests producers are no longer reducing their breeding herd. While sow numbers were down over 2%, that was well below expectations. Weak pork demand suggests it will take tightening supplies to get the market substantially higher. Poultry  Date: December 31, 2008 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 130-134; Lg. 128-132; Med. 92-96; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 119-127; Lg. 117-125; Med. 84-92; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 69-75 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 69-74   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Trade sentiment was fully steady. Demand approaching the holiday was seasonally fair to moderate, best where ads were active. Supplies of all sizes were adequate to instances tight to satisfy trade needs. Processing schedules are part-time with many plants down Thursday for New Year’s Day. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mostly desirable weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity_marketing/email/ ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2008 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved Terms of Use

FWD: Morning Manna (Dec. 31); BP: II Tim. 4:6-8; RBTTY: Rev. 22; Malachi

 
Samuel D. High
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Subject: Morning Manna (Dec. 31); BP: II Tim. 4:6-8; RBTTY: Rev. 22; Malachi
 

December 31                                                                                                                                                                                     “When It’s All Said and Done”

 

“For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand.  I have fought a good fight.  I have finished my course.  I have kept the faith.  Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord—the Righteous Judge—shall give me at that day.  And, not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    II Timothy 4:6-8

     It doesn’t matter how well we start; it does matter how we finish.

     An Olympic-caliber sprinter is an amazing sight to behold.  He bolts out of the starting blocks like a thoroughbred racehorse and accelerates to unbelievable speeds as he runs the 100-, 200- or 400-meters.  Truly, his is a burst—yea, a “blaze and moment of glory.”

 

     But, today’s Manna reminds us our Pilgrim’s Progress more resembles a marathon race than it does a sprint.  That’s why Jesus said “He that endures unto the end shall be saved” (Mt. 10:22b).  That doesn’t mean our salvation is based upon our perseverance—for salvation “is a gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9).  But, it does mean that those who are truly saved will not “fall away” (Heb. 6:1-8) when difficulties come; instead, they will continue “fighting the good fight, running the good race and keeping the faith.”

 

     Like a heavyweight champion boxer who’s been dazed by an unexpected blow to the head, we give it our all and “go the distance.”  Although repeatedly knocked down, by God’s Grace we get up and continue to fight.  We may not win every round—but we will win the crown.  Hallelujah!!

 

     Likewise, no two persons run the same race in life nor carry the same load. . .for ours is “a race that is SET before us” (Heb. 12:1b).  Although the Heavenly Father doesn’t CAUSE everything that happens to us, He does ALLOW it.  And, that’s why we must keep our eyes on the Finish Line, “looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith” (Heb. 12:2a).

 

     And, let us not forget the importance of “keeping the faith.”  Too often the first thing to “go down for the count” or “wave the white flag” when the going gets rough is our faith.  Devilish doubts, disappointments, disillusionment, despair, etc., fill our hearts and minds, causing us to more resemble an abandoned orphan or practicing atheist than we do a child of the King.

 

     This ought not to be, Pilgrim.

     Not when Jesus, the Risen Lord, resides in our hearts.

     On every tombstone there is a birth date and a death date.  And, in between those two is a dash/hyphen.  As someone said, “What’s in your dash?”  Simply put, if that dash could speak, what would it say about you and your time here on earth?  Did you make a difference?  Did you make it easier for others to see Jesus?  Or, would they have been surprised to learn that you professed to be a Christian?

 

     Life’s too short to squander it on “riotous living” (Lk. 15:11-13; James 4:14); neither should we allow “strongholds of sin” or “bitter roots” to reside within us (II Cor. 10:3-5; Heb. 12:15)—for we are called unto lives of holiness (Rom. 11:16; 12:1-2; Eph. 1:4; 5:27; I Pet. 1:15).  Therefore, let us commit ourselves to Christ anew this last day of the year that the coming year will truly be a “New Year” in Him (II Cor. 5:17).  To Him be the glory!!

12/30/2008 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: December 30, 2008 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Dec) EAST AR:  923 to 946 (NC) Summ. 934 to - - - River Elevators: (Dec) MISS: 941 to 972 ; AR & White 929 to 944 (NC) Summ. 929 to 972 Ark. Processor Bids: (Dec) 916 to 946  (NC) 916 to 938 Memphis:  (Dec) 973 to 975 3/4 (NC)  908 to 913 Riceland Foods:  (Dec) Stuttgart 946 ; Pendleton 946 ; West Memphis 971 Chicago Futures: Jan 09 up 7 1/4 at  945 3/4   Mar 09  up  7 1/2  at  953   May 09 up 7 1/2  at  964 3/4   July 09 up 7 3/4  at  976 1/4   Nov 09 up 9  at  983   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans reversed yesterday’s losses and closed higher as the market remains concerned about potential weather impact in South America. Farm selling appears to still be strong, but basis was steady after falling late last week. January needs to close above 9.81 to keep the current uptrend intact. Wheat Cash bid for December at Memphis  499 3/4 to - - -; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 499-514; River Elevators 511-549; Chicago Futures: Mar 09 up  12 3/4  at  604 3/4    May 09 up 13  at  617 1/2    July 09 up  13  at  628 3/4    Sept 09 up  12 1/2  at  648 1/2    Dec 09 up  12 3/4  at  668 1/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for December at Memphis  547 to - - -; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 421-502; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for December at Memphis   381 1/4 to 383 1/4;   New crop at Memphis   377 to 387; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  336 to 377 Chicago Futures: Mar 09 up  2 3/4  at  396 1/4    May 09 up  2 1/2  at  406 1/2    Sept 09 up  2 3/4  at  427    Dec 09 up  2 1/2  at  440 3/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Corn closed higher, but had a little less oomph than soybeans. Index funds were net sellers of corn, while they increased soybean positions. March corn will need to close above yesterday’s high of $4.21 to get the market moving toward retracement objectives of $4.31 and $4.61. Wheat closed on a positive note as it retraced a large portion of yesterday’s decline. Weather concerns and an announcement by China indicating possible export quotas contributed to the positive undertone. Cotton & Rice  Date: December 30, 2008 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 172 at  4497   Greenwood up  172 at 4497 New York Futures: Mar 09 up  172  at  4797    May 09 up  161  at  4821    July 09 up  161  at  4938    Dec 09 up  167  at  5393    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  14.96 cents   The estimate for next week is  14.74 cents Cotton Comment After trading in a very narrow range for the last week and a half, cotton made strong gains which gives the charts a positive technical look. March futures closed right on key resistance at 48 cents, while new crop December exceeded the recent high just below 53 cents. The potential for another big decline in U.S. plantings could key a further rebound in new crop contracts. Old crop contracts will continue to lag behind as economic conditions pare overall demand. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  n/a - - -  to  - - -   n/a - - -  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Jan 09 down  5 1/2  at  1537 1/2    Mar 09 down  5  at  1533 1/2    May 09 down  3  at  1551 1/2    July 09 down  7  at  1563    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment Rice futures trimmed early gains to close a little lower for the day. U.S. milled rice exports remain almost non existent as current price levels leave little opportunity to compete. Vietnam continues to garner much of the export market, although it appears Thailand may be ready to get competitive. A recent sale of old intervention stocks was completed at a price below $450 per tonne. U.S. quotes remain around $650 per tonne. Cattle & Hogs  Date: December 30, 2008 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were - - - head at sales in - - -.  Compared with last week, feeder steers - - - . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame 2   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame 1   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame 2   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Slaughter Cows, Boners - - -   to   - - - Light Weight - - - to - - - Bulls, Yield Grade   - - -   - - -   to   - - - lbs.   - - -   to   - - - Midwest Steers   n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   were $2 lower   at   83   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Feb 09 down 30 at 8590   Apr 09 up 5 at 8940 Feeders: Jan 09 up 52 at 9397   May 09 up 50 at 9580 Cattle Comment Cattle were mixed with feeders showing good upside movement. March feeders need to close above last week’s high of 94.60 to put the market in a solid upmode. A tight supply of market ready cattle should give the trade a boost, but economic conditions may limit upside. Hogs Peoria: were 50¢ higher to $3.50     lower   at   31   to   33 Chicago Futures: Feb 09 up 57 at 5972   April 09 up 55 at 6807 Sheep St. Paul n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Hogs Comment Hogs were higher but the overall ample supply of market ready hogs and weak packer demand will limit upside. Concern about export movement has also trimmed values. Today’s quarterly pig crop report is expected to show as much as 4% smaller sow herd, but overall the pig crop won’t be down very much. Poultry  Date: December 30, 2008 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 130-134; Lg. 128-132; Med. 92-96; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 119-127; Lg. 117-125; Med. 84-92; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 69-75 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 69-74   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Trade sentiment was steady to fully steady. Demand into all channels was fair to moderate, best where ads were active. Supplies of all sizes were adequate to closely cleared to satisfy trade needs. Processing schedules are part-time with many plants down Thursday for New Year’s Day. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mostly desirable weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity_marketing/email/ ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2008 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved Terms of Use

12/29/2008 Farm Bureau Market Report

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Grain & Soybean Date: December 29, 2008 Soybeans Local Elevators: (Dec) EAST AR:  916 to 939 (NC) Summ. 927 to - - - River Elevators: (Dec) MISS: 934 to 964 ; AR & White 921 to 936 (NC) Summ. 921 to 963 Ark. Processor Bids: (Dec) 909 to 939  (NC) 909 to 931 Memphis:  (Dec) 963 1/2 to 968 1/2 (NC)  899 to 904 Riceland Foods:  (Dec) Stuttgart 939 ; Pendleton 939 ; West Memphis 964 Chicago Futures: Jan 09 down 13 1/4 at  938 1/2   Mar 09  down  11  at  945 1/2   May 09 down 10 1/4  at  957 1/4   July 09 down 10 1/4  at  968 1/2   Nov 09 down 5 1/2  at  974   Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is: 0¢ Soybean Comment Soybeans reversed from early gains to close lower partially in response to heavy farm selling and a weaker basis. With cash bids approaching $9, farmers appear ready to make some year end sales. Overall, the downturn does not change the chart picture, which appears to be in a definite uptrend. Wheat Cash bid for December at Memphis  487 to - - -; Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 486-501; River Elevators 498-536; Chicago Futures: Mar 09 down  7 1/4  at  592    May 09 down 7 1/4  at  604 1/2    July 09 down  7 1/4  at  615 3/4    Sept 09 down  7 1/4  at  636    Dec 09 down  8  at  655 1/2    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is: 0¢ Grain Sorghum Cash bid for December at Memphis  542 to - - -; Bids to farmers at River Elevators 416-496; Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is: 0¢ Corn Cash bid for December at Memphis   378 1/2 to 381 1/2;   New crop at Memphis   374 1/4 to 384 1/4; Bids to farmers at River Elevators  328 to 368 Chicago Futures: Mar 09 down  18 3/4  at  393 1/2    May 09 down  18 1/2  at  404    Sept 09 down  18 1/4  at  424 1/4    Dec 09 down  18 1/4  at  438 1/4    Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is: 0¢ Grain Comment Corn made a huge reversal and ended the session lower. Early support came from concern about weather conditions in South America. The market remains in an uptrend, but thin holiday trading may temporarily move the market against the trend. Wheat followed the same pattern as soybeans and corn and ended lower despite a weaker dollar and stronger crude oil. A poor export inspection report offset support provided by a USDA credit guarantee to Pakistan for wheat purchases. Cotton & Rice  Date: December 29, 2008 Cotton Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 23 at  4325   Greenwood up  23 at 4325 New York Futures: Mar 09 up  7  at  4625    May 09 down  21  at  4660    July 09 down  29  at  4777    Dec 09 down  20  at  5226    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  This week's LDP rate for cotton is  14.96 cents   The estimate for next week is  14.74 cents Cotton Comment Cotton continued to trade in a very narrow range that has persisted during this long holiday period. The overall situation remains somewhat strained as the world economic situation has led to a sharp reduction in cotton utilization. This has triggered less demand for imported cotton in China and Turkey. Thus, U.S. stocks are now projected to be 7.1 million bales. U.S. plantings are expected to be down further in ’09, but lower fuel and fertilizer prices could bring cotton back into the mix, if consideration is given to existing gin and warehouse facilities, and individual equipment sets. Rice Long Grain Cash Bid for  n/a - - -  to  - - -   n/a - - -  to  - - - Chicago Futures: Jan 09 up  33 1/2  at  1543    Mar 09 up  24 1/2  at  1538 1/2    May 09 up  26  at  1554 1/2    July 09 up  28  at  1570    - - -   - - -  at  - - -  Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is  0¢ medium grain rice is  0¢ Rice Comment Rice futures were up sharply in a thin trade, despite slow milled rice exports. A number of mills are operating reduced schedules. On the other hand, rough rice exports are moving at a fairly steady pace. International milled rice quotes are at a substantial discount to U.S. quotes. Vietnam is garnering most of the sales, but with a new crop coming, Thailand appears to be shopping rice with a recent sale of intervention stocks moving below $450 per tonne. Cattle & Hogs  Date: December 29, 2008 Cattle As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were - - - head at sales in - - -.  Compared with last week, feeder steers - - - . Steers:  Medium & Large Frame - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers:  Medium & Large Frame - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -  Medium & Large Frame - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Slaughter Cows, Boners - - -   to   - - - Light Weight - - - to - - - Bulls, Yield Grade   - - -   - - -   to   - - - lbs.   - - -   to   - - - Midwest Steers   were   at   85   to   - - - Panhandle Steers   were   at   86   to   - - - Oklahoma City Feeders Steers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Heifers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -   - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - - Chicago Futures: Live Cattle: Feb 09 up 10 at 8620   Apr 09 up 50 at 8935 Feeders: Jan 09 up 62 at 9345   May 09 up 120 at 9530 Cattle Comment Cattle futures closed higher as the market is anticipating tighter fat cattle supplies over the coming months. Many packers have supplies available for the next several days, with many not expected to be buying until Wednesday or even Friday following the New Year’s Holiday. A weaker dollar was offset by concern about Mexico’s suspension of buying from a number of plants. Hogs Peoria: were       at   32.5   to   34.5 Chicago Futures: Feb 09 up 20 at 5915   April 09 up 80 at 6752 Sheep St. Paul n/a   at   - - -   to   - - - Hogs Comment Hogs were slightly higher after a gap lower move last Friday. That decline broke major support and leaves the charts with a very bearish appearance. Poultry  Date: December 29, 2008 Eggs New York:  Ex. Lg. 130-134; Lg. 128-132; Med. 92-96; Chicago:  Ex. Lg. 119-127; Lg. 117-125; Med. 84-92; Eastern Region Turkeys Hens: 8-16 lbs. 69-75 Toms: 16-24 lbs. 69-74   Delmarva Broilers U.S. Grade A Trade sentiment was steady. Demand following the holiday was seasonally light to fair with trading usually limited to regular commitments. Supplies of all sizes were sufficient to closely cleared due to reduced holiday schedules with many plants down this week for New Year’s Day. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mixed, but mostly desirable weights. ---------------------------------------- HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE You are receiving this newsletter because you requested that your e-mail address be added to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Market Report. To unsubscribe or change your subscription information, go to http://www.arfb.com/commodity_marketing/email/ ---------------------------------------- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter please e-mail us at mktrpt@arfb.com Arkansas Farm Bureau 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 501-224-4400 Copyright 2008 Arkansas Farm Bureau, Inc. All rights reserved Terms of Use

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FWD: Morning Manna (Dec. 29); BP: Gen. 47; RBTTY: Rev. 20; Zech. 9-12

 
Samuel D. High
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Subject: Morning Manna (Dec. 29); BP: Gen. 47; RBTTY: Rev. 20; Zech. 9-12
 

December 29                                                                                                                                                                                                 “Personal Reflections”

 

“And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, ‘How old are you?’  And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, ‘The days of the years of my pilgrimage are 130 years—few and evil have the days of the years of my life been and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage’.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Genesis 47:8-9

     A look backward need not be a painful one when we’ve looked upward, had an inward change and are focused on moving forward with Christ.

     “Few and evil.”

     That’s the way Jacob described his days here on earth to Pharaoh that day as Joseph introduced them to the Egyptian ruler.  Isn’t this sad—particularly when the Lord had blessed Jacob in so many ways during his 130 years here on earth?

 

     Think of it:

     Hadn’t the God of Abraham chosen Jacob to be the one to insure His promises would not be broken (Gen. 25:23)?  Hadn’t He visited this favorite child of Rebekah in a special way as he fled from his brother’s murderous intentions (Gen. 28:10-22)?  Hadn’t the Lord blessed him in many ways during his 20 years in Haran (29:1-30:43). . .changed his name to “Israel—A Prince of God” (32:24-32). . .and changed Esau’s heart so their reunion would be a sweet one (33:1-10)?  And, hadn’t He spared Joseph’s life and placed him in a strategic position in Egypt so he and his family wouldn’t starve to death during the famine?

 

     Why, then, did he say “few and evil have been the days of my life”?

     Simply because he’d chosen to focus more on the bad than the good.

     And, sadly, there are many folks who are more like Jacob than they are like Joseph, who had every right to be bitter, but realized God had been working in his life all along—even during the “bad” times (Gen. 50:19-21).

 

     Oh, dear Pilgrim, as we near the end of another year what are your personal reflections on the 363 days that preceded today?  Was it a ‘good’ year or a ‘bad’ year?  And, why did you answer the way you did?

 

     Perhaps it was a “trying” year, to say the least.  Maybe you experienced failing health, numerous days in a hospital and exorbitant hospital/doctor bills that make you want to file for bankruptcy.  Or, perhaps you lost your job. . .or you marriage fell apart. . .or a family member or dear friend suddenly died.

 

     If so, if someone asked you to sum up this year—or your life—what would you say?

     Hopefully, you wouldn’t answer the way Jacob did.  Even though you shared with them some of the things you’d been through this year (or years ago), you’d still be able to say with Joseph “There’s been a lot of ‘bad’ things happen in my life.  And, there were times when I didn’t know if I could go on.  However, through them all I realized the Lord was there with me. . . every step of the way. . .giving me the strength to go on and an eternal assurance that all is well.”  In answering this way, the Heavenly Father will be glorified and you’ll discover your faith and others’ hope is renewed in the process.