My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27
A few years ago, I was on a weekly conference call with pastors from all over the country. Most of us had never met in person, but we talked every week about small group ministry.
Some months later, I was talking to someone in the lobby of Willow Creek Community Church. A stranger turned around, pointed his finger at me, and said “Allen White.” Guilty as charged. He had never seen my face, but he knew that no-accent Kansas voice.
Before the days of caller id, we all had our own version of caller id. If a friend or relative would call, we wouldn’t need to ask them to identify themselves. We would just start talking. If we didn’t recognize the voice, then it was probably a telemarketer or someone from church trying to recruit us for something.
Jesus said that His sheep, His disciples, listen to His voice. Part of the reason for saying this was to address the unbelief of the Jews. They didn’t hear and understand what He was saying.
The reason that believers face so much resistance or even hostility in the world is that unbelieving people can’t understand spiritual things. I didn’t say that they “don’t understand,” but that they can’t. The Bible tells us “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). That doesn’t make believers better than anyone else. Simply put it takes the Holy Spirit in your life to fully connect with God and understand spiritual things.
Jesus also pointed out that His sheep hear His voice, but that they run from strangers’ voices (John 10:1-5). There are many other “voices” in the world that want to change our thinking. We become confused as believers when we avoid the Word of God. The world subtly influences our beliefs and standards. The hard truth is that most Christians are discipled by television (and I don’t mean Christian television). When the Word of God begins to become objectionable to us, then we need to evaluate whose voice we’re listening to.
Please don’t take this wrong. I’m not saying don’t watch television. I’m just saying watch it less. Maybe even watch different things rather than the same programs all of the time. Break its pattern of influence in your life.
God is speaking to us, but often we can’t hear His voice because it’s being drowned out by so much noise in our lives. That noise may be sound. That noise is also busyness, hurry and worry.
How easy is it for you to recognize God’s voice? It doesn’t have to be some hyped up, spiritually extravagant sort of episode. God wants to speak to you every day. What is He saying in His word? What is He saying in your few quiet moments? He is speaking. How can you learn to listen more closely?
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Does God Want Me to Do Crazy Things?
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26
I’m always amazed that God uses me at times to speak to others. I’m not surprised, but I am amazed every time. Sometimes it seems that the days that I feel that I have the least to say are the days when there are more responses of “you were talking directly to me.” Sometimes God will speak things to people through a Sunday message that I didn’t even realize that I actually said. Other times in conversation I will say something to someone, and then wonder where in the world those wise words came from. They certainly didn’t come to me. (See I am more self-aware than you thought.)
In my early days of ministry, I would often become nervous about having exactly the right thing to say to comfort others in their trouble. After 20 years of serving God’s people, I’ve discovered that what I have to say in a crisis situation or in a hospital room really doesn’t make much difference at all. My words don’t matter nearly as much as being there to support and to pray.
As Jesus prepared to leave this earth after three and a half years of working alongside His disciples, He left them a wonderful gift, the Holy Spirit. They would no longer have to go and seek out the God-man, Jesus Christ. The Spirit would always be with them. God’s Spirit would live in them.
The Spirit also lives in all of us who believe. When we wonder what to do or what to say, we just need to ask God, and then pay attention to the next few thoughts in our head. If those thoughts sound like something that God would say in His Word, then pursue them. If those thoughts seem a little strange, well, we should do a little research in God’s Word and maybe consult a mature believer before we step out.
What do you need an answer for today? What is the Spirit speaking to you? He is speaking. Are you listening?
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I’m always amazed that God uses me at times to speak to others. I’m not surprised, but I am amazed every time. Sometimes it seems that the days that I feel that I have the least to say are the days when there are more responses of “you were talking directly to me.” Sometimes God will speak things to people through a Sunday message that I didn’t even realize that I actually said. Other times in conversation I will say something to someone, and then wonder where in the world those wise words came from. They certainly didn’t come to me. (See I am more self-aware than you thought.)
In my early days of ministry, I would often become nervous about having exactly the right thing to say to comfort others in their trouble. After 20 years of serving God’s people, I’ve discovered that what I have to say in a crisis situation or in a hospital room really doesn’t make much difference at all. My words don’t matter nearly as much as being there to support and to pray.
As Jesus prepared to leave this earth after three and a half years of working alongside His disciples, He left them a wonderful gift, the Holy Spirit. They would no longer have to go and seek out the God-man, Jesus Christ. The Spirit would always be with them. God’s Spirit would live in them.
The Spirit also lives in all of us who believe. When we wonder what to do or what to say, we just need to ask God, and then pay attention to the next few thoughts in our head. If those thoughts sound like something that God would say in His Word, then pursue them. If those thoughts seem a little strange, well, we should do a little research in God’s Word and maybe consult a mature believer before we step out.
What do you need an answer for today? What is the Spirit speaking to you? He is speaking. Are you listening?
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Hearing God in 140 Characters or Less
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Words are flying around everywhere these days. You can find opinions and advice everywhere. If you don’t get enough from cable news or the coffee shop, then sign up for Twitter or Facebook. Words come in an endless stream.
In this flurry of opinion, where does the Bible fit in? Is God’s Word THE authority for what we think and do? Or, is the Bible one source among a myriad of others? Now, I don’t want to come across as some sort of Bible-thumping, fried chicken-eating preacher today. (How do you thump an electronic Bible anyway?) But, look at how Paul commends the Thessalonians.
Paul and his companions thanked God continually because “when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God.” What if your pastor texted, tweeted, Facebooked or MySpaced a message this week in 140 characters of less that said, “Come this Sunday. God has spoken. You need to hear it”? Would you come running? Would you be skeptical? Would you bring him an antacid?
The reality is that every Sunday when our pastors open God’s Word, they are bringing a message from God. While that message is cloaked in human interpretation and presentation, God is speaking to us. When we open our Bibles and read, God is speaking to us. God may even be speaking through these devotionals (from the top of the page for sure).
Some people long to hear a direct message from God. Low and behold, that direct message is right under your nose, and possibly your reading glasses. Read it. Ponder it. Discuss it. Obey it. God’s Word is “at work” in those who believe.
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Words are flying around everywhere these days. You can find opinions and advice everywhere. If you don’t get enough from cable news or the coffee shop, then sign up for Twitter or Facebook. Words come in an endless stream.
In this flurry of opinion, where does the Bible fit in? Is God’s Word THE authority for what we think and do? Or, is the Bible one source among a myriad of others? Now, I don’t want to come across as some sort of Bible-thumping, fried chicken-eating preacher today. (How do you thump an electronic Bible anyway?) But, look at how Paul commends the Thessalonians.
Paul and his companions thanked God continually because “when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God.” What if your pastor texted, tweeted, Facebooked or MySpaced a message this week in 140 characters of less that said, “Come this Sunday. God has spoken. You need to hear it”? Would you come running? Would you be skeptical? Would you bring him an antacid?
The reality is that every Sunday when our pastors open God’s Word, they are bringing a message from God. While that message is cloaked in human interpretation and presentation, God is speaking to us. When we open our Bibles and read, God is speaking to us. God may even be speaking through these devotionals (from the top of the page for sure).
Some people long to hear a direct message from God. Low and behold, that direct message is right under your nose, and possibly your reading glasses. Read it. Ponder it. Discuss it. Obey it. God’s Word is “at work” in those who believe.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
God Will Give Whatever I Wish?
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
John 15:7
For some this seems like a dangerous verse. If we can ask for whatever we wish, then what if we ask for something we shouldn’t have? Here’s a little secret: God’s a big boy. He can say “No.”
But, the verse says that if we ask for whatever we wish, then it will be given. But, we have all asked God some significant things: healing, provision, miracles and not all of those answers have been “Yes.” Is this verse just supposed to frustrate us? Is this reserved for a better, more spiritual class of Christian?
To get the second part of this verse, we have to get the first part. Jesus says that we will get what we ask for if we “remain” in Him. Remain, abide, dwell – that’s all great if you’re a laid back, Type-B personality who spends your days sipping tea, listening to music, and reading spiritual classics. But, for those of us who are Type A personalities, you can’t really nail us down to one spot. Remaining sounds like hard work.
What’s the scariest thing that you’ve ever done? Whether it’s riding a roller coaster, bungee jumping, changing careers, or having surgery, when we are in a high anxiety situation, we tend to pay very close attention to the instructions. If we don’t depend on the amusement operator, our new boss, or the doctor, things could go terribly wrong. We could fail. We could die or be seriously maimed. We trust that they have our best interest at heart.
Jesus compares remaining in Him with a branch connected to a vine. To remain connected is life and fruitfulness. To disconnect is death. If Jesus were teaching this today, maybe He would talk about an astronaut being tethered to the International Space Station or unborn babies receiving all of their sustenance through their mothers’ umbilical cords. In both scenarios “remaining” is essential for survival.
For those of us who are more often called “human doings” rather than human beings, we’d rather just cut the cord. Independent spirits struggle with depending on God. Yet, without Him we can do nothing.
What does your connection with God look like these days? Are you completely connected and enjoying the flow of His Spirit? Or, are you lost in space? Stop right now and make a quick connection with Him. Then, keep it going all day. Before you make a decision, check in with Him. Before you utter a discouraging word, check in. If you can’t remember, then set a timer or a reminder.
Once your connection is strong, then you’ll be amazed at how your wishes change and how many of them are answered.
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John 15:7
For some this seems like a dangerous verse. If we can ask for whatever we wish, then what if we ask for something we shouldn’t have? Here’s a little secret: God’s a big boy. He can say “No.”
But, the verse says that if we ask for whatever we wish, then it will be given. But, we have all asked God some significant things: healing, provision, miracles and not all of those answers have been “Yes.” Is this verse just supposed to frustrate us? Is this reserved for a better, more spiritual class of Christian?
To get the second part of this verse, we have to get the first part. Jesus says that we will get what we ask for if we “remain” in Him. Remain, abide, dwell – that’s all great if you’re a laid back, Type-B personality who spends your days sipping tea, listening to music, and reading spiritual classics. But, for those of us who are Type A personalities, you can’t really nail us down to one spot. Remaining sounds like hard work.
What’s the scariest thing that you’ve ever done? Whether it’s riding a roller coaster, bungee jumping, changing careers, or having surgery, when we are in a high anxiety situation, we tend to pay very close attention to the instructions. If we don’t depend on the amusement operator, our new boss, or the doctor, things could go terribly wrong. We could fail. We could die or be seriously maimed. We trust that they have our best interest at heart.
Jesus compares remaining in Him with a branch connected to a vine. To remain connected is life and fruitfulness. To disconnect is death. If Jesus were teaching this today, maybe He would talk about an astronaut being tethered to the International Space Station or unborn babies receiving all of their sustenance through their mothers’ umbilical cords. In both scenarios “remaining” is essential for survival.
For those of us who are more often called “human doings” rather than human beings, we’d rather just cut the cord. Independent spirits struggle with depending on God. Yet, without Him we can do nothing.
What does your connection with God look like these days? Are you completely connected and enjoying the flow of His Spirit? Or, are you lost in space? Stop right now and make a quick connection with Him. Then, keep it going all day. Before you make a decision, check in with Him. Before you utter a discouraging word, check in. If you can’t remember, then set a timer or a reminder.
Once your connection is strong, then you’ll be amazed at how your wishes change and how many of them are answered.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Why I Gave Up on Religion
"He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God." John 8:47
Okay, before you hit “delete,” let’s put this verse into context. Jesus is speaking these harsh words to the Pharisees. Just a few verses before the Pharisees were employing their status as “Abraham’s descendents” to justify their religious position. They didn’t need to repent. They didn’t need to change. The system they had was working great. Jesus just needed to shut up.
Jesus told them that by their words and actions the Pharisees revealed who their true father was. Their father was the devil (John 8:44). Now before you take away the wrong impression, here’s the deal: Jesus loved the Pharisees just as much as He loved His disciples. God loves all people equally. Love is God’s nature. He couldn’t be any other way.
The Pharisees refused to see how their humanly controlled religious system had substituted itself for an actual relationship with God. They were calm. They were in control. Jesus upset all of that. Again, Jesus didn’t intervene because He hated them, but because He loved them. Jesus won’t allow any human being to settle for less than what God intends for them. The most miserable people on the planet are the ones who resist the Father’s voice.
I don’t know that any of you reading this devotional have reached the level of stubbornness and religious regulation of the Pharisees. But, what we have to be sensitive to is any checklist that we find ourselves depending on. The checklist goes “if I attend church on Sunday, give to charity, recycle my garbage, and read a Bible story to my children, I’m in good shape with God.” None of those things are bad. But, our dependence on any list undermines our relationship with God.
Think about it this way. Let’s say that you want to become the best spouse/parent/friend that you possibly can be. You consult all of the experts. You read every book you can lay your hands on. You arrive at what you believe is the correct way to be the best spouse/parent/friend. The reality is that you can do all of the “right” things according to the expert and still fail to have a successful relationship. Relationships are not something that we do to people.
Religion is something that we do to God, but religion lacks relationship. In a relationship with God, we learn to hear His voice.
How easy or difficult is it for you to hear God’s voice? If you’re not sure about the things that you feel or experience, the safest place to start is with God’s Word. We are certain of God’s voice through His Word. Then, pay attention to other things that you’re “hearing” that sound like the Word.
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Okay, before you hit “delete,” let’s put this verse into context. Jesus is speaking these harsh words to the Pharisees. Just a few verses before the Pharisees were employing their status as “Abraham’s descendents” to justify their religious position. They didn’t need to repent. They didn’t need to change. The system they had was working great. Jesus just needed to shut up.
Jesus told them that by their words and actions the Pharisees revealed who their true father was. Their father was the devil (John 8:44). Now before you take away the wrong impression, here’s the deal: Jesus loved the Pharisees just as much as He loved His disciples. God loves all people equally. Love is God’s nature. He couldn’t be any other way.
The Pharisees refused to see how their humanly controlled religious system had substituted itself for an actual relationship with God. They were calm. They were in control. Jesus upset all of that. Again, Jesus didn’t intervene because He hated them, but because He loved them. Jesus won’t allow any human being to settle for less than what God intends for them. The most miserable people on the planet are the ones who resist the Father’s voice.
I don’t know that any of you reading this devotional have reached the level of stubbornness and religious regulation of the Pharisees. But, what we have to be sensitive to is any checklist that we find ourselves depending on. The checklist goes “if I attend church on Sunday, give to charity, recycle my garbage, and read a Bible story to my children, I’m in good shape with God.” None of those things are bad. But, our dependence on any list undermines our relationship with God.
Think about it this way. Let’s say that you want to become the best spouse/parent/friend that you possibly can be. You consult all of the experts. You read every book you can lay your hands on. You arrive at what you believe is the correct way to be the best spouse/parent/friend. The reality is that you can do all of the “right” things according to the expert and still fail to have a successful relationship. Relationships are not something that we do to people.
Religion is something that we do to God, but religion lacks relationship. In a relationship with God, we learn to hear His voice.
How easy or difficult is it for you to hear God’s voice? If you’re not sure about the things that you feel or experience, the safest place to start is with God’s Word. We are certain of God’s voice through His Word. Then, pay attention to other things that you’re “hearing” that sound like the Word.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
The Bible Speaks to Every Issue in Our Lives
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
I’m not much for manuals. I would rather open a new computer program or try a new venture on my own first. When I get stuck, then I find the manual or better yet, a friend who has read the manual. Most manuals give me information that I will never use anyway. Why sit down and read the whole thing?
Last year I bought an outdoor play set for my children. I thought that the hard part would be lugging the six very large boxes home. That was easy. I phoned a friend.
Once the box was opened, then the complication began. The assembly of the play set required 132 steps. One hundred and thirty-two! It was daunting to say the least. After I had completed the first three steps (only 129 more to go), it snowed. It was the one day of snow a year that we get in South Carolina, but it snowed on my project. This was going to be a very long process.
There were days when I felt that it would never be finished. My children were anxious to actually play on it. At times, they wondered if that would ever be possible. Well, after about a month of identifying parts, assembling, disassembling and then assembling correctly, it was finished. All 132 steps! The swings, the slide, the chimney, the plasma TV, everything was ready for play.
God’s Word is meant to “thoroughly equip” us. Now, if it were only 132 steps that would be awesome. Sometimes it seems like 132,000 steps. It’s the guide for the course of our lifetimes.
The Bible tells us when we’ve been wise, and when we’ve been foolish. It evaluates whether we’ve built well or have built poorly. The Bible even points out when we’ve been building the wrong things.
What are you building these days? Have you followed God’s instructions closely or are you waiting until you get stuck? God’s Word has something to say about every situation in your life. Is it time to consult the manual?
2 Timothy 3:16-17
I’m not much for manuals. I would rather open a new computer program or try a new venture on my own first. When I get stuck, then I find the manual or better yet, a friend who has read the manual. Most manuals give me information that I will never use anyway. Why sit down and read the whole thing?
Last year I bought an outdoor play set for my children. I thought that the hard part would be lugging the six very large boxes home. That was easy. I phoned a friend.
Once the box was opened, then the complication began. The assembly of the play set required 132 steps. One hundred and thirty-two! It was daunting to say the least. After I had completed the first three steps (only 129 more to go), it snowed. It was the one day of snow a year that we get in South Carolina, but it snowed on my project. This was going to be a very long process.
There were days when I felt that it would never be finished. My children were anxious to actually play on it. At times, they wondered if that would ever be possible. Well, after about a month of identifying parts, assembling, disassembling and then assembling correctly, it was finished. All 132 steps! The swings, the slide, the chimney, the plasma TV, everything was ready for play.
God’s Word is meant to “thoroughly equip” us. Now, if it were only 132 steps that would be awesome. Sometimes it seems like 132,000 steps. It’s the guide for the course of our lifetimes.
The Bible tells us when we’ve been wise, and when we’ve been foolish. It evaluates whether we’ve built well or have built poorly. The Bible even points out when we’ve been building the wrong things.
What are you building these days? Have you followed God’s instructions closely or are you waiting until you get stuck? God’s Word has something to say about every situation in your life. Is it time to consult the manual?
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Outdoing Other Christians to Feel Better About Ourselves
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
If you want to feel younger, hang out with old people. If you want to feel skinnier, hang out with fat people. If you want to feel “Christianer,” then hang out with lousy Christians. If you have multiple issues, then hang out with older, fatter Christians who eat a lot of snacks and watch a lot of TV. Then, we can feel better about ourselves. Ouch.
If getting into Heaven or living an outstanding Christian life was a contest, it would be pretty easy to win. Just look at the people around you. There are plenty of reasons to vote them off of the island.
The Apostle Paul addresses this kind of thinking, “When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise” (2 Corinthians 10:12). It’s easy to be a “better” Christian if I am more knowledgeable or more obedient or more holy than you, but then again, I’m probably also more prideful. Oops.
I’ve found that it’s much easier to pick up the remote than to pick up the Bible. I do read and study God’s Word. Usually there is not a remote around. Most of us have quite a collection of Bibles, yet why is the Bible so hard to open? I’m not talking about that behemoth family Bible on the coffee table. I’m talking about the one on your nightstand or is it on the shelf? It’s around here somewhere.
Why is it hard to pick up the Bible? The Bible cuts to the chase. The Word of God “judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” We can justify ourselves all day long, but God’s Word pulls the covers back to expose who we really are. It gets to places in us that we can’t even go: the space between our soul and spirit and the gap between our joints and marrow. The Word of God can penetrate our entire being. No wonder we’re sometimes reluctant to pick it up.
How does the Bible have this kind of effect on us? The Word of God is living and active. While there are many books that can inspire and inform us, there is no other book that is alive. Think about this: the Holy Spirit lives in every believer (Romans 8:9-11), and the Holy Spirit inspired the Bible to be written (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16). The Spirit that inspired the Word lives in you. There is a wonderful exchange that takes place when we interact with the Bible.
What happens when you pick up God’s Word? Do you ever have times when its seems that the Words just leap off of the page and it’s exactly what you need to hear? Or, do you ever read a familiar passage only to discover things that you had never really seen before? These are a couple of ways that God speaks to me through the Bible.
Now, if you feel that God reveals something that no one has ever heard of before, then you should carefully check the context. But, overall, you will be surprised at how God can guide you by His Spirit to ‘hear” from reading the Word.
If you want to feel younger, hang out with old people. If you want to feel skinnier, hang out with fat people. If you want to feel “Christianer,” then hang out with lousy Christians. If you have multiple issues, then hang out with older, fatter Christians who eat a lot of snacks and watch a lot of TV. Then, we can feel better about ourselves. Ouch.
If getting into Heaven or living an outstanding Christian life was a contest, it would be pretty easy to win. Just look at the people around you. There are plenty of reasons to vote them off of the island.
The Apostle Paul addresses this kind of thinking, “When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise” (2 Corinthians 10:12). It’s easy to be a “better” Christian if I am more knowledgeable or more obedient or more holy than you, but then again, I’m probably also more prideful. Oops.
I’ve found that it’s much easier to pick up the remote than to pick up the Bible. I do read and study God’s Word. Usually there is not a remote around. Most of us have quite a collection of Bibles, yet why is the Bible so hard to open? I’m not talking about that behemoth family Bible on the coffee table. I’m talking about the one on your nightstand or is it on the shelf? It’s around here somewhere.
Why is it hard to pick up the Bible? The Bible cuts to the chase. The Word of God “judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” We can justify ourselves all day long, but God’s Word pulls the covers back to expose who we really are. It gets to places in us that we can’t even go: the space between our soul and spirit and the gap between our joints and marrow. The Word of God can penetrate our entire being. No wonder we’re sometimes reluctant to pick it up.
How does the Bible have this kind of effect on us? The Word of God is living and active. While there are many books that can inspire and inform us, there is no other book that is alive. Think about this: the Holy Spirit lives in every believer (Romans 8:9-11), and the Holy Spirit inspired the Bible to be written (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16). The Spirit that inspired the Word lives in you. There is a wonderful exchange that takes place when we interact with the Bible.
What happens when you pick up God’s Word? Do you ever have times when its seems that the Words just leap off of the page and it’s exactly what you need to hear? Or, do you ever read a familiar passage only to discover things that you had never really seen before? These are a couple of ways that God speaks to me through the Bible.
Now, if you feel that God reveals something that no one has ever heard of before, then you should carefully check the context. But, overall, you will be surprised at how God can guide you by His Spirit to ‘hear” from reading the Word.
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