We hear His words or see His works all throughout the day!
I have a couple of studies going on and am reading a couple of books.
When I take a break, it's not unlike this guy on a very windy day...
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Holy Spirit Speaks
Good Morning!
I was studying the gear of God this morning reading Ephesians 6:10-18. I noticed that vs 15 is not what I thought.
Let's compare:
NAB (which I had opened first by mistake--no coincidences):
15 and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace.
Young's literal (when lead to compare if I am wondering):
15 and having the feet shod in the preparation of the good-news of the peace;
NASB:
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
I have a flyer of a 1st century soldier and it explains his gear. However, I was always confused about why sandals (now beautiful boots) would represent the Gospel and the Sword of the Spirit also representing the Word of God.
Our boots actually represent being READY. It's a hurry-up and wait scenario. Learn the Gospel, the Good News! Be prepared to share the Good News! Be vigilant for the opportunity to share the TRUTH that conquers all things!
I love "Together For The Gospel Live 2" singing "Come Praise and Glorify". The lyric that resonates most besides the chorus?
Come praise and glorify our God
Who gives His grace in Christ
In Him our sins are washed away
Redeemed through sacrifice
In Him God has made known to us
The myst[e]ry of His will
That Christ should be the head of all
His purpose to fulfill
I remember a Sunday School class where we went through each book of the Old Testament and learned its importance on the broken (supposedly) road to the coming of the Messiah.
Then, I wondered if a more modern LITERAL translation had been done like Young's. Nope. So, I searched for the most literal and the NASB was at the top of the list. Having read the article, and being in the habit, I scrolled down to the comments. This is the first reply.
I was studying the gear of God this morning reading Ephesians 6:10-18. I noticed that vs 15 is not what I thought.
Let's compare:
NAB (which I had opened first by mistake--no coincidences):
15 and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace.
Young's literal (when lead to compare if I am wondering):
15 and having the feet shod in the preparation of the good-news of the peace;
NASB:
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
I have a flyer of a 1st century soldier and it explains his gear. However, I was always confused about why sandals (now beautiful boots) would represent the Gospel and the Sword of the Spirit also representing the Word of God.
Our boots actually represent being READY. It's a hurry-up and wait scenario. Learn the Gospel, the Good News! Be prepared to share the Good News! Be vigilant for the opportunity to share the TRUTH that conquers all things!
I love "Together For The Gospel Live 2" singing "Come Praise and Glorify". The lyric that resonates most besides the chorus?
Come praise and glorify our God
Who gives His grace in Christ
In Him our sins are washed away
Redeemed through sacrifice
In Him God has made known to us
The myst[e]ry of His will
That Christ should be the head of all
His purpose to fulfill
I remember a Sunday School class where we went through each book of the Old Testament and learned its importance on the broken (supposedly) road to the coming of the Messiah.
Then, I wondered if a more modern LITERAL translation had been done like Young's. Nope. So, I searched for the most literal and the NASB was at the top of the list. Having read the article, and being in the habit, I scrolled down to the comments. This is the first reply.
Daniel Hitson
"While God's Word to man is infallible, it was mentioned that
for reasons provided, any linguistic translation cannot fully propagate the
original infallibility. Consequently, a suggestion of reading, no - studying
multiple translations will serve to empower the seeker with a better academic
understanding of both literal and figurative conveyances of Holy Scripture.
"During this process the seeker (either "saved" or
as yet "unsaved") is also inherently posturing himself/herself to be
open to the working (enlightenment, conviction, incentive, etc.) of the Holy
Spirit - the SOURCE of the communication of the original Word to man. Jesus
came as the physical embodiment (or, manifestation) of that Word ("Word
made Flesh")."
I always thought, as is in the Bible itself, that the Holy Spirit does not literally speak very often. Only a few times in the Word, actually. But. BUT. The Holy Spirit spoke the Whole Bible. The Holy Spirit is who spoke the Word to the man recording the audible words of the Father, His Son, and all the others who spoke (including a donkey). I actually cried. The Holy Spirit is NOT silent. His is the voice that we hear calling our name! His is the voice of God we hear. He is our comforter.
Yes, I have a spider web mind. Have a blessed day!
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Pray, Listen, Listen, Pray, Wait,
Listen.
Who Are We?
This world is composed of many
things,
Energies as you will.
Both real life and alternative realities
Some can only be seen
With changing the frequency of the human eye.
A ninja’s speed, ghosts, voodoo.
You think that this is impossible?
We all are simply a microscopic spectacle in this galaxy.
We know nothing what is out beyond our sad little solar system,
And people dare to judge me and say it is as it is.
No, you have endless choices remain.
Yes or no, left or right.
While some shape their own paths on this world we live on
By creating middle roads instead of black or white,
They leave their mark creating a grey realm,
A realm of nothingness where everything is possible,
Where life is made, where space is creating mass.
This realm is known as our mind, so ask yourself who are we?
Energies as you will.
Both real life and alternative realities
Some can only be seen
With changing the frequency of the human eye.
A ninja’s speed, ghosts, voodoo.
You think that this is impossible?
We all are simply a microscopic spectacle in this galaxy.
We know nothing what is out beyond our sad little solar system,
And people dare to judge me and say it is as it is.
No, you have endless choices remain.
Yes or no, left or right.
While some shape their own paths on this world we live on
By creating middle roads instead of black or white,
They leave their mark creating a grey realm,
A realm of nothingness where everything is possible,
Where life is made, where space is creating mass.
This realm is known as our mind, so ask yourself who are we?
Just Link Jones
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So, Are You Listening?
Friday, December 14, 2018
LORD God, cut the chains and free the people
Watched a video of an Iranian woman on Breitbart speaking out against Sharia law. Then went to a link given in a reply...
WHAT A SITE!
Visit, study, listen. We are ALL at war against the evil one. He has been given free reign for far too long. He tempts in the same manner he did to the Lord Jesus and if we do not gear up in the armor of God, we will fail.
The site:
https://www.unshackledaction.com/
Unshackled Life Group (Unshackled for Life)
WHAT A SITE!
Visit, study, listen. We are ALL at war against the evil one. He has been given free reign for far too long. He tempts in the same manner he did to the Lord Jesus and if we do not gear up in the armor of God, we will fail.
The site:
https://www.unshackledaction.com/
Unshackled Life Group (Unshackled for Life)
Sunday, August 5, 2018
This will create a worldwide revival
Be healed!
Read "The Miracles of Jesus Explained According To Their Spiritual Meaning" by the Rev. J. Clowes, MA
Found for free download at (scroll down for the format you want)
Ask for wisdom.
Ask for faith.
Ask for strength.
Acknowledge that He is the creator and all of life is a gift from Him. Our breath, our heartbeat, our mind, our strength, our existence.
Just saw this on CBN news
Baby steps?
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Prayers for Prodigals
On third reading of Prayers For Prodigals by James Banks. Always have a new note to write on the pages of the book. It's almost full. I may take the author's suggestion and write to him about how this book is teaching ME. Today I envisioned my family being together in joy and peace knowing that we are all children of God, not just family in life. Our prayers are before Him. They do not dissipate even after we are called to be with Him.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
busy + God's Tweets
Been studying kings of Israel and Judah and am now studying the prophets in chronological order in conjunction with the kings and nations to which their message was directed. Doing it this way makes SOOOOO much more sense.
Also going through "Prayers for Prodigals" for the second time and when yesterday's prayer subject was a Proverb, I realized the Proverbs are God's Tweets! LOL
Have a blessed day!
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