Posted on 02/22/2020 5:00:52 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
Bible in a Year:
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.
Shed called. Shed texted. Now Carla stood outside her brothers gated entry, unable to rouse him to answer. Burdened with depression and fighting addiction, her brother had hidden himself away in his home. In a desperate attempt to penetrate his isolation, Carla gathered several of his favorite foods along with encouraging Scriptures and lowered the bundle over the fence.
But as the package left her grip, it snagged on one of the gate spikes, tearing an opening and sending its contents onto the gravel below. Her well-intended, love-filled offering spilled out in seeming waste. Would her brother even notice her gift? Would it accomplish the mission of hope shed intended? She can only hope and pray as she waits for his healing.
God so loved the world thatin essenceHe lowered His one and only Son over the wall of our sin, bringing gifts of love and healing into our weary and withdrawn world (John 3:16). The prophet Isaiah predicted the cost of this act of love in Isaiah 53:5. This very Son would be pierced for our transgressions, . . . crushed for our iniquities. His wounds would bring the hope of ultimate healing. He took on Himself the iniquity of us all (v. 6).
Pierced by spikes for our sin and need, Gods gift of Jesus enters our days today with fresh power and perspective. What does His gift mean to you?
How have you experienced Gods pierced love? How have you seen Him transform a broken life by His amazing grace?
Dear God, thank You for Your gift of Jesus, sent over the fences in my heart to meet my need today.
Hai Kathy! (((HUGS)))) On the way home. More later.
The most terrifying words are “We are form the government and we are here to help you”
Sunshine and wind is melting a lot of snow and it got to 50 degrees. Now tomorrow.
God Bless America.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Did you rest well today? All better from your cold?
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Good evening, Janey .safe flights! ((HUGS))
Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hai and Thank YOu!
Good evening, mountainlion...those are indeed terrifying words. The government here to help you? Riiiiiiiiiiiight!
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Up to 50 again...more melting! And then ice...be safe!
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
I’ve been resting, in bed all yesterday. From cold to stomach flu.
Better today but not much just not bed ridden.
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Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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