Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Hosea 11:1-3
King James Version (KJV)
11. 1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
2 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
3 I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them. Hosea 11:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
The Lord’s Love for Israel
11. 1 “When Israel was a child, I loved him,
and I called my son out of Egypt.
2 But the more I[a] called to him,
the farther he moved from me,
offering sacrifices to the images of Baal
and burning incense to idols.
3 I myself taught Israel[b] how to walk,
leading him along by the hand.
But he doesn’t know or even care
that it was I who took care of him.
and I called my son out of Egypt.
2 But the more I[a] called to him,
the farther he moved from me,
offering sacrifices to the images of Baal
and burning incense to idols.
3 I myself taught Israel[b] how to walk,
leading him along by the hand.
But he doesn’t know or even care
that it was I who took care of him.
Footnotes:
- Hosea 11:2 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads they.
- Hosea 11:3 Hebrew Ephraim, referring to the northern kingdom of Israel; also in 11:8, 9, 12.
Hebrews 12:4-13
The Message (MSG)
4-11In this all-out
match against sin, others have suffered far worse than you, to say
nothing of what Jesus went through—all that bloodshed! So don't feel
sorry for yourselves. Or have you forgotten how good parents treat
children, and that God regards you as his children?
My dear child, don't shrug off God's discipline,
but don't be crushed by it either.
It's the child he loves that he disciplines;
the child he embraces, he also corrects.
God is educating you; that's why you must never drop out. He's treating you as dear children. This trouble you're in isn't punishment; it's training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. Would you prefer an irresponsible God? We respect our own parents for training and not spoiling us, so why not embrace God's training so we can truly live? While we were children, our parents did what seemed best to them. But God is doing what is best for us, training us to live God's holy best. At the time, discipline isn't much fun. It always feels like it's going against the grain. Later, of course, it pays off handsomely, for it's the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God.
My dear child, don't shrug off God's discipline,
but don't be crushed by it either.
It's the child he loves that he disciplines;
the child he embraces, he also corrects.
God is educating you; that's why you must never drop out. He's treating you as dear children. This trouble you're in isn't punishment; it's training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. Would you prefer an irresponsible God? We respect our own parents for training and not spoiling us, so why not embrace God's training so we can truly live? While we were children, our parents did what seemed best to them. But God is doing what is best for us, training us to live God's holy best. At the time, discipline isn't much fun. It always feels like it's going against the grain. Later, of course, it pays off handsomely, for it's the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God.
12-13So
don't sit around on your hands! No more dragging your feet! Clear the
path for long-distance runners so no one will trip and fall, so no one
will step in a hole and sprain an ankle. Help each other out. And run
for it!
Hebrews 12:4-13 (Listen)
4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?
“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”
7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject tonthe Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Jim Achmoody
In early morning hours , pondered the significance of these two proteins- Laminarin & Ubiquitin. Had earlier heard Paula White say, "A true prophetic voice will have a death certificate in one hand and a birth certificate in the other !"
The first protein, is in the shape of a cross, when modeled especially. The other is involved in regulation of all cell life and the removal of obsolete proteins. The SIGN-IF-CAN-CE [SEE] seems more clear each day...truth = life; 'stands/falls' @ the CROSS-ROAD of time and eternitya few seconds ago ·
Laminarin is the glue that leads to life ; Ubiquitin, can = regulate life / death ; lead UP or Down
Also was pondering the Three words:
Black widows, 3; Tree in middle of Three; Stars arranged to form a CROSS, with a HAND on the LEFT crossbar with MIDDLE FINGER RAISED
Trinity in the Universe = Fingerprints and Footprints of The Father & Son & Spirit;
The First Family in Eternity past, Decided to Share their Love for each Other, with Others... created the Angels = Family II; One Third Fell; ... Adam and Eve = Family III, ...All Fall Down ...= @ Calvary His Pierced Side = Fountain of Life = Birthing of Redeemed = Family IV, what is a family for? if not to share Love with One Another...The New Jerusalem is coming down...His Kingdom = The Government will Be on His Shoulders = Eternal Righteous Joy & Peace...The River of Life is flowing, The wind of the Spirit is blowing...carefully Connect the dots...We will have Un-Ending Opportunity to do just that...We Are Worshipers...'Gotta Serve Somebody...in Dylan's words...Sooo True...He...Jesus Really Loves you and me, His Restored family...I Have Been Restored, Reborn, Demystified, by the Ultimate Undercover Boss, Redeemed by the Ultimate Picker...He chose you and me 'Before the foundation of the world'...Imagine that!!!
In early morning hours , pondered the significance of these two proteins- Laminarin & Ubiquitin. Had earlier heard Paula White say, "A true prophetic voice will have a death certificate in one hand and a birth certificate in the other !"
The first protein, is in the shape of a cross, when modeled especially. The other is involved in regulation of all cell life and the removal of obsolete proteins. The SIGN-IF-CAN-CE [SEE] seems more clear each day...truth = life; 'stands/falls' @ the CROSS-ROAD of time and eternitya few seconds ago ·
Laminarin is the glue that leads to life ; Ubiquitin, can = regulate life / death ; lead UP or Down
Also was pondering the Three words:
- Signs
- Spiders
- Stars.............................................................................................................................
Black widows, 3; Tree in middle of Three; Stars arranged to form a CROSS, with a HAND on the LEFT crossbar with MIDDLE FINGER RAISED
Trinity in the Universe = Fingerprints and Footprints of The Father & Son & Spirit;
The First Family in Eternity past, Decided to Share their Love for each Other, with Others... created the Angels = Family II; One Third Fell; ... Adam and Eve = Family III, ...All Fall Down ...= @ Calvary His Pierced Side = Fountain of Life = Birthing of Redeemed = Family IV, what is a family for? if not to share Love with One Another...The New Jerusalem is coming down...His Kingdom = The Government will Be on His Shoulders = Eternal Righteous Joy & Peace...The River of Life is flowing, The wind of the Spirit is blowing...carefully Connect the dots...We will have Un-Ending Opportunity to do just that...We Are Worshipers...'Gotta Serve Somebody...in Dylan's words...Sooo True...He...Jesus Really Loves you and me, His Restored family...I Have Been Restored, Reborn, Demystified, by the Ultimate Undercover Boss, Redeemed by the Ultimate Picker...He chose you and me 'Before the foundation of the world'...Imagine that!!!
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California Dreamin'
Luxury goods are going great in China, but “late last year, it became
apparent that many wealthy Chinese were losing confidence in the
domestic market, as they began investing in convertible assets, like
foreign currency, rather than in fixed assets
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March Gladness 2012
In the notes of the
song with the sweetest refrain
In the most joyous
laughter and the agony of pain
We’ve never been
without you from the moment of birth
Nor will we be alone
while we’re leaving this earth
Our momentary suffering
does have a purpose, it is not in vain
He is molding and shaping
when we go through each pain
There’s a hell to avoid
and a heaven to gain
You are there in our
sickness and in the gaining of wealth
In the increase of
strength and in declining health
As we give all to You, at
the foot of the cross
Your Presence makes it
worth it; you help us deal with each loss
I pray You’ll help us
when we miss seeing the light
and the love in Your
eyes
Because of clouds of
confusion or distractions in the skies
I love the way God
speaks to me, what more can I say
He’s with us in our
seeking and speaking; especially when we pray!
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