Exodus 28:29 - I just have to paraphrase this verse for my own family: I will bear the names of my children over my heart and carry them there forever, no matter what. Nothing can destroy or dismiss my Love for them.
Exodus 29:42 is so beautiful: "There I will meet you and speak to you." I wonder where our Sovereign God will meet us this day and speak? Will I recognize it's Him. Awaken our ears to be taught like a disciple. Isaiah 50:4. Wake us up! "The Glory of God is man fully alive." (Irenaeus)
That's it... I'm in... I have been all over the place and not sure what to do, but now I'm certain I am to read through the Bible again. When I read through the Bible chronologically with you all the last time, I rushed so many days. The enemy tried to get me to believe I shouldn't even try again, because I'd fail... again. So, I'm jumping in and joining you. I have The Message version as my homepage. Since the Siesta celebration and listening to "Thy Word" about 50 times, I know that I know that I know that His Word is all I need. I also need the support of some friends to hold me accountable. Today's reading made me remember doing my first Bible study ever, Believing God. I remember being embarrassed to wear the blue bracelet. Today I'd be proud to wear it. I'm proud to be a Christian... and to crash your Bible reading party!
ReplyDeleteI love you, my (not Siestas, but...) sisters in Christ!
Angie xoxo
As God was providing specific instructions for the making of the priestly garments the thought had never occured to me before when he said "They will need gold; blue, purple, and scarlet material; and fine linen." Consistently you hear blue, purple and scarlet all the sudden I realized these are the colors of blood that circulates through my body to keep me alive.
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at the back side of my wrist I see blue blood veins. Now that I've had a few birthdays,I can see a few purple veins on the side of my knee. When the nurse draws blood it is scarlet red. Yes, the blood of Jesus who died for me that I might have life...What a Savior. This is just one element of the description in today's reading.
I am overwhelmed at the wonder of my God who never misses or forgets anything. He is always there to give instructions, lead and guide me. He is not the question...I am the question...How much in my life today will I believe and Trust Him? Praise God who loves me anyway and is there to give me a second chance.
Angie,
ReplyDeleteI relate to the enemy interruping my efforts to be consistent. You and Annette were key for me when you spoke in the car Friday night and I realized I could read the Message Scriptures aloud from my computer. This is working very well for me.
Last week I finally ordered 66 Love Letters so until it arrives I am reading the scripture and commenting whatever God impresses on me to "sing".
One of my life themes if I believe something is right for me NEVER Give Up unless I hear from God to do so. I'm thrilled you, Angie are walking this journey with me and all of us.
Once I get more computer savvy I'll get this opportunity on Sylvia's Song.
Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteYour words bless me! When I was just in the shower, I looked down at my wrists. Profound. I am SO excited to read this along side of you! I've been known to be child-like in my faith and it honestly bothers me when I hear it (God is still working on me in that department). I'm going to tell you right out of the gate that it's true! Thank-you for sharing your wisdom!
Love,
Angie xoxo
Ang, I am so excited you joined us! I'm jumping up and down! Just jump in wherever. You know this is not about checking off the boxes. We are all fellow strugglers in this walk of faith. Every single one of us--- some more honest about it than others. And I am the one who tells you that you have childlike faith and it is like one of the biggest compliments ever! It doesn't have anything to do with maturity but with the fray of your heart--- it's Isaiah 66:2---you live humbled before a holy God and it shows! I remember the 1st time someone told me I had childlike faith. I cringed and dismissed it. I happened to feel like a little kid at the moment he said it so I didn't take it in. You are an honest and humble and beautiful girl! Love you Lots! Introducing Angie to all of you---a humble, honest heart of Compassion and Love!
ReplyDeleteOh, yay!
ReplyDeleteBTW, the link for the reading plan worked on the right sidebar. Good job!
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