Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. -Genesis 1:2, NIV, emphasis mine
(Originally posted on June 26, 2013.)
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But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. -Luke 24:29, NIV For we have not here a lasting city, but we seek one that is to come. –Hebrews 13:14, DRA 1899 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” –Ezekiel 37:9, NIV And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. –Jeremiah 29:7, KJ21 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. –John 17:22 & 23, NIV (Sorry I haven’t been writing recently! I’ve got a few projects in store –and a few announcements pending! Have a merry Christmas, and I hope to see you next week and write my last post of 2011! Here’s something I wrote from December 22, 2010…) Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. –Romans 5:18, NIV 2010 Once again, man could open the windows of their home and smell the fresh air.
For the first time in a while, man could smile and say, “I feel free! I’m so alive!”. Someone could smile and at least say “Hi” to their brother –without a dagger stuck on their backs. Pets could finally mind their own business, and people wouldn’t try and secretly attempt to murder them (and owners we so responsible to clean up after them!) Everyone had a home, everyone had food, everyone had a smile. Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. –Romans 5:18, NIV 2010 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. –Isaiah 12:2, NIV 2010 |
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