Beautiful flowers at Old Sturbridge Village, near Boston
Gal 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage"
Gal 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage"
This is a living museum about life in rural New England in 1790-1840 - costumed historians with live demo of the 19th century activities
Above: The "washing machine"
Above : All the tin making stuff
Below: Cotton weaving and dyes and looms
My favourite school bus! Remember Forrest Gump movie in the 80s? Seemed that the form of this school bus never changes from yesteryears and todate! They are the same - yesterday, today and tomorow? LOL
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Boston is about 40 min away from the town of Marlborough where we stayed at Hampton Inn.
The Golden dome is their State House. Looks so much like the dome at Jerusalem.
The city of Boston is a walking city. It is about north 350km from NYC. First historic walking tours called the Freedom Trail. One can walk around this city using the painted line on the pavement or red brick which would take about 2-3 hours walk.
Famous universities such as Harvard, MIT , Boston University are located here in Boston.
Ever seen brussels sprouts on its branch??My first time!
Following the red line on the ground...
Above: A Freemason lodge
Boston: The city where the American Revolution started...back in 1600s
Outside Faneuil Hall - rap dancers performance
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Rainy day. Drove to Cape Cod- Barnstable for lunch. About 16 degrees temp.
Reflections
Freedom comes with a price. Like many cities that fought against slavery and injustice, lives will be lost for sure. Freedom fighters sacrifice their lives. Such is the history of this Boston Freedom Trail of the American Revolution.
As in the earlier blog on the subject of 'liberty' in NYC , Boston has her own Freedom Trail. History has shown us the value of 'freedom or liberty". Something that is so close to the heart of man. Something that is of great worth and treasure that it has to be fought for.
The secular world of politics and governments relate to the rule of people's way of life. Democratic , socialist, communist or military governments - whatever, such is still under the government of God. Back in Moses' days, it was theocracy. Then man wanted a man ruler. Judges came about and now we have the various constitutions in a country to set down the rules and laws in civil administration. But that can still be corrupted. Because of man's inherent sinful nature of greed, power and lust .
We are in the world. Pilgrims here on this earth. How can we be truly free? Yes, we can- and that route is only when we choose not to be of this world. That freedom is found in this person called Jesus Christ. He has made us free if we turn to Him and invite Him to be the ruler of our lives. He said that his yoke is easy and His burden is light when He beckons us to come to Him, those who are weary and needed that rest.
The Orchard Christmas lights were up yesterday on 15 Nov 2014. Yes it is yet another time of the year where we celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. This is that kind of government we yearn for. One that liberates our very soul and spirit. No worldly governments will be perfect. That worldly governments might be able to achieve perhaps 90% of the citizens' needs at best scenario. But there will still be unmet needs and wants of the people. Because all are made differently with different social or economic status in this life.
But as we approach Christmas, we thank Isaiah the prophet for his prophecy in Is 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shined."
Is 9:6" For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it an to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth even for ever"
As Singapore enters her Jubilee year, we pray that we will have a uniquely Singapore Freedom Trail for all living here in this little red dot. May YHWH reigns on High, that all will be drawn to pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race , language (not so sure about this religion thing), to build a democratic society based on justice and equality (not so sure about this as there is actually no such thing as 'equality' per se?) , so as to achieve happiness (not so sure about this too...but joy irrespective of what we may own or have perhaps if we know the One who is able to meet our needs) , prosperity ( perhaps not nec in material but in the immaterial richness?) and progress for our nation. (all tribes and nations will gather one day ...before the Great White Throne...)
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