Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(1/6/21)[Prayer]

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Lambs, Sheep, and Shepherds

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Micah 4:8

As for you, watchtower of the flock,
    stronghold[a] of Daughter Zion,
the former dominion will be restored to you;
    kingship will come to Daughter Jerusalem.”

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There Have Been Some Interesting Theories About This Verse, which link Passover to The Nativity.

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Our Father In Heaven,
How Blessed and Glorious Is Your Most Holy Name!
You alone are Worthy To Be Praised,
For You Alone Are The One True God!
You Are Our Creator,
And We Are The Sheep Of Your Pasture.
We Worship You In Spirit and In Truth,
and Love Your With All Our Hearts!

LORD, We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According To Your Will and Promise.
We Beseech You on Behalf of Our Captive Brethren,
Christians and Jews,
In Bondage in Hostile lands.

We Pray For Our President,
And other Leaders of Our Beloved USA
May They Receive Wisdom from You
To do the Right Thing.
We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Last month, a person posted a comment about this verse in Micah. It concerned a theory about "The Watchtower of the Flock." Intrigued, I looked it up. There were a number of articles saying that the shepherds in the fields were not ordinary shepherds, but were in charge of raising perfect lambs for Passover. Then it went on to describe the lambs being swaddled and placed in a manger in the "Watchtower of the Flock", thus predicting Jesus's birth and subsequent death as the Passover Lamb. I was really interested in this, as it seemed to be a "Hidden Prophecy" in the bible that nobody had considered. So, of course, I dug deeper. I love stuff like that!

Well, as I searched, I found out that this theory was first mentioned in the 19th Century, and had no basis in either the Bible, Hebrew Writings of the First Century, or even the secular historians of the era. (sigh). It was a lovely story, perhaps even a parable, but it had no foundation in fact. Then I realized, that, even if it was true, there were so many unquestionably fulfilled prophecies in the Bible that the "watchtower story" was not essential to my faith. If one wanted to believe it, it didn't hurt, but I don't think it would be as convincing to an unbeliever, like Micah 5:2, Isaiah 53, or Psalm 22. In spite of the apocryphal story, the verse is powerful. Micah 4:8 speaks of a Shepherd Whose vigilance protects His flock. The Messiah is both Shepherd and Warrior, Watchman and Place of Refuge. He is our Strong Tower and our Mighty Fortress. He is also the Lamb of God, which the anecdote tried to illustrate. But there are hundreds of Bible passages that state that fact much more plainly.

As you know, I love to tell stories and parables to illustrate the Gospel. But I tread lightly in the area of making up my own interpretation of God's Word.

Today is the Christian Day of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi. By the time the Magi got to Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph were living is a "House" rather than the stable where Jesus was born. It could have been within a two-year time period, because of Herod's decree to murder all the baby boys two years old and under. So even placing the Magi in a Manger Scene is probably inaccurate. And yet, we know of the visit, we know about the gifts, and we know that they were warned in a dream to go home a different way to avoid Herod. That's what important!

This is a little personal guideline for me:

If there is a conflict between Tradition and Scripture, I go with Scripture.

It hasn't led me astray in nearly 40 years, so sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones!

HAPPY EPIPHANY!

Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[DarthVader]

Amen !!! <><

Psalm 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come into his presence with singing.

3 Know that the Lord is God.
It is he that made us, and we are his;*
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him, bless his name.

5 For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures for ever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.

[NEWwoman]

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And what a day Epiphany has been, even in this early hour!

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem and for our beloved America.

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Thank You, DarthVader, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[TianaHighrider]

God we pray please save, protect, comfort, and guide us. 🙏

[Maudeen]

Joining in prayer.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I'm sooooooo glad you exercise discretion and circumspection in handling God's Word. My respect for the depth of your faith and understanding thus continues growing. You're like This Old House: He Who began a good work in you has passed all renovation inspections so far.

So, it is my pleasure to join with your persistent prayer.

[redryder_90]

Thank you Father for this little garden of prayer and for all here and ML

Hallelujah and Amen

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Thank You, TianaHighrider, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, Maudeen, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, Hebrews 11:6, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

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Thank You, redryder_90, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[etabeta]

Prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem and our beloved Nation. God bless.

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Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Jeanbl]

AMEN, joining together in prayer

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Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[Hiskid]

Amen