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A Saint Should Not Only Be A Bernard

The first evidence that Saint Bernards were in use at the monastery is in two paintings dating to 1690 by Italian artist Salvator Rosa. The most famous Saint Bernard to save people at the pass was Barry (sometimes spelled Berry), who reportedly saved somewhere between 40 and 100 lives. 

The earliest written records of the Saint Bernard are from monks at the Great St Bernard Hospice at the Great St Bernard Pass in 1707, with paintings and drawings of the dog dating even earlier.[7] Early British accounts of the breed described the breed as the Alpine Spaniel.[8]

It was reported that Saint Bernards saved somewhere between 40 and 100 lives. What about us as Saints? Are we on a mission to find and rescue lost souls? Jesus Christ understood His mission to “Seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). We must fulfill our mission too. (Matthew 28:19-20)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.Bernard(dog)#/media/File:St_Bernhard_dog_(bw).jpg

Many perform mission through blogging reaching all nations. Preachers and spiritual teachers reach all nations through various social media platforms, and others share daily devotions through apps and e-mails.

We cannot be apathetic and complacent when it comes to lost souls. Are we not thankful for those who led us out of darkness? A saint should not only be a Bernard in a world of lost souls. Are we single-minded like the Saint Bernard diligently searching for lost souls?

FINAL THOUGHT

A Saint Bernard can rescue and save the body, but Christian Saints can help rescue to save the soul. (2 Timothy 4:1-22)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.Bernard(dog)

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Versatile Christian Blogger, wife of Minister Woods, mother of 3, grandmother of 3.

22 thoughts on “A Saint Should Not Only Be A Bernard

  1. Mrs. Woods I just love and appreciate your analysis of the scriptures.
    Thank you for breaking things down so I can see them in my everyday life.
    To God be the glory!!

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  2. “We cannot be apathetic and complacent when it comes to lost souls. Are we not thankful for those who led us out of darkness?” Love this. This is such a powerful post! As you mentioned, blogging is a ministry and we cannot become complacent.

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    1. Hello Donna, how are you, Eli and the family? Thank you kindly for reading and for your kind words of encouragement and prayers. I still remember your family in my prayers. Have a wonderful day/night and remain safe.

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  3. It’s said that a picture is worth 1000 words but I’m glad you added a few of your own about that 1600 monastery with St. Bernards.

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