Thursday, August 2, 2007
Today
I am sitting here today wondering if what I see is what others see, or am I seeing what others see. This seems a little confusing, but this day has been confusing. We have had a fire just outside of the town where I live, that has spread to 15 acreas. When I look towards the sky, all I see is a gray blue, that covers the awsome blue that was there yesterday. I think of all the small animals that in fear either froze in place ,or ran for their lives away from the heat and flames. I wish that yesterday was hear again, so I would not have to think about such things, but in this life we face today everyday. The smoke from the fire has covered the mountains that stand as sentinals against the beyond that I cannot see, but on this side it is dry and hazy. We have our sprinklers in the fields going and around the house we are keeping damp, but because we live at the edge of where the forest and desert meet,there is alway a chanch of a fire close by. It has been a year of heat and dry weather that is prone to wild fires. I called my sister today to see if she was OK, but she was not home. Isn't it funny how we always call our loved ones when there is danger near by? The nice thing about today is barbeque
Thursday, June 21, 2007
LOVE
In John 3:16 we read:
For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In this verse we read that God gave
In Isaiah 9:6 we read:
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is givin: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. In this verse we read that a son is given.
In St. John 1:1 we read: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
St. John 1:14 we read: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.
What a wonderful gift was given when God gave his Word to the World
For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In this verse we read that God gave
In Isaiah 9:6 we read:
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is givin: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. In this verse we read that a son is given.
In St. John 1:1 we read: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
St. John 1:14 we read: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.
What a wonderful gift was given when God gave his Word to the World
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Prisoner
We walk in humble attitude.
We face our friends with joy.
But let a friend or family fail us.
Do we do as Jesus said we should.
Do we as Children of a King.
Love others as He has.
Or do we walk away in anger.
And lose the friend we had.
Are we the victor in our anger.
Are we the one that's wronged.
Or are we just held Prisoner.
By our will that just to strong.
Will we ever learn to love.
When others fail us so.
Or will we still a prisoner be.
Not led by God above.
He gave us freedom by His death.
He held no anger there.
He just said "I love you".
And this we have to share.
by Jeanie
We face our friends with joy.
But let a friend or family fail us.
Do we do as Jesus said we should.
Do we as Children of a King.
Love others as He has.
Or do we walk away in anger.
And lose the friend we had.
Are we the victor in our anger.
Are we the one that's wronged.
Or are we just held Prisoner.
By our will that just to strong.
Will we ever learn to love.
When others fail us so.
Or will we still a prisoner be.
Not led by God above.
He gave us freedom by His death.
He held no anger there.
He just said "I love you".
And this we have to share.
by Jeanie
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Musings 1 of 2
Roman Guard Unit
The Roman Army when they were sent to guard a person, did so with their lives. If the prisoner escaped, they would be put to death. To guard a prisoner they formed a custodian. In Greek it was spelled "Koustodia." Their primary concern was to guard the seal of the Emperor, which was attached to the tomb. This was accomplished by having sixteen guards. There were 4 that faced the North, 4 faced the South, 4 faced the East, and 4 faced the West.
Each guard had a space of 6 ft. to the front, 6 ft to the back, and 6 ft to each side. In this manner there was very little chance of anyone escaping or tampering with the seal. Have you ever wondered if this was the way that the guards stood at the tomb of Jesus Christ?
Koustodia can be found in Strongs Concordance, 2892
The Roman Army when they were sent to guard a person, did so with their lives. If the prisoner escaped, they would be put to death. To guard a prisoner they formed a custodian. In Greek it was spelled "Koustodia." Their primary concern was to guard the seal of the Emperor, which was attached to the tomb. This was accomplished by having sixteen guards. There were 4 that faced the North, 4 faced the South, 4 faced the East, and 4 faced the West.
Each guard had a space of 6 ft. to the front, 6 ft to the back, and 6 ft to each side. In this manner there was very little chance of anyone escaping or tampering with the seal. Have you ever wondered if this was the way that the guards stood at the tomb of Jesus Christ?
Koustodia can be found in Strongs Concordance, 2892
Musing
Face Cloth
There is an old story that has been around for some time. I do not remember the author's name. The story goes than when a carpenter in Biblical times finished a project, he would then wash with a face towel and basin of water that had been laid out for him. He would then fold the towel and place it separate from the basin. This let the owner know the work he had come to do was finished.
When the disciples entered the Tomb, after Jesus had been resurrected they found the face cloth was folded, and placed separately from the other cloths. Do you think that behind the rock that had been rolled over the opening, that Jesus took the face cloth, folded it, and placed it separately as if to say "It is finished?"
There is an old story that has been around for some time. I do not remember the author's name. The story goes than when a carpenter in Biblical times finished a project, he would then wash with a face towel and basin of water that had been laid out for him. He would then fold the towel and place it separate from the basin. This let the owner know the work he had come to do was finished.
When the disciples entered the Tomb, after Jesus had been resurrected they found the face cloth was folded, and placed separately from the other cloths. Do you think that behind the rock that had been rolled over the opening, that Jesus took the face cloth, folded it, and placed it separately as if to say "It is finished?"
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Blood of the Lamb
And they shall take of the blood and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door.
(Exodus 12:7 KJV)
While held captive in Egypt, God told Moses to have the people slay a lamb without blemish. They were to take the blood and strike it on the side posts and over the top of the door. The lamb they were to roast and eat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
For that night He would pass through Egypt and smite all the firstborn in the land.
When He saw the blood He would pass over that house. Were there fears as they hid behind their doors that night? Did they trust God to do what Moses asked of them? Did they fully understand?
In Luke 22:19-20 we read again of the shed blood and the unleavened bread. This is the
last supper, and Jesus is telling his disciples to drink the fruit of the vine as His blood that would be shed for them, and to eat of the bread that represents His body. They did as instructed, but did they fully understand? In both instances the blood from the lamb was slain to protect them. One was the door post and the other was the cross.
Prayer
Heavenly Father I thank you for the grace that came to me because of the cross. I did not deserve the love you gave so freely. Help me to always remember that when I stay behind the shed blood you will pass over and I will be with you in eternity.
(Exodus 12:7 KJV)
While held captive in Egypt, God told Moses to have the people slay a lamb without blemish. They were to take the blood and strike it on the side posts and over the top of the door. The lamb they were to roast and eat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
For that night He would pass through Egypt and smite all the firstborn in the land.
When He saw the blood He would pass over that house. Were there fears as they hid behind their doors that night? Did they trust God to do what Moses asked of them? Did they fully understand?
In Luke 22:19-20 we read again of the shed blood and the unleavened bread. This is the
last supper, and Jesus is telling his disciples to drink the fruit of the vine as His blood that would be shed for them, and to eat of the bread that represents His body. They did as instructed, but did they fully understand? In both instances the blood from the lamb was slain to protect them. One was the door post and the other was the cross.
Prayer
Heavenly Father I thank you for the grace that came to me because of the cross. I did not deserve the love you gave so freely. Help me to always remember that when I stay behind the shed blood you will pass over and I will be with you in eternity.
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