Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem(8/12/17)[Prayer]

The Holy Scriptures | 8/12/17 | left that other site

[Maudeen]

Thanks for your posts! The two translations put different slants on it.

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We should never allow ourselves to be so “into” details that we lose sight of the whole picture, however! :-)

[SisterK]

David was counting his soldiers instead of resting in the power of the Lord. God wanted David to know that the Lord was fighting and winning Israels battles for them.

Yes!

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Also, just like God "hardened Pharaoh's Heart" to achieve a much greater and glorious purpose, we have several translations indicating that God either "moved" or "incited" David to take the headcount. To us, this may look like God is "tempting" David. But we know this can't be so, as God does not "Tempt"

As it says in James:

James 1:13
“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:”
(KJV)

And Here is what Paul has to say about it:

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) 13 No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

However, He does "Test" us.

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David was counting his soldiers instead of resting in the power of the Lord. God wanted David to know that the Lord was fighting and winning Israels battles for them.

Indeed. And He proves it over and over again! :-)

The story of Gideon is a wonderful example.

[Ezekiel]

Details are super-important, as you rightly point out with your nice allegories (real-world parables, really) about carefully following instructions.

I think it goes freaky though, when there is some new hype about signs and dates, and then people get sucked in and double down on their favored interpretations that end up going bust.

Y2K, Mayan calendar doomsday, blood moons, shemita cycles, now this latest Revelation 12 brouhaha.

And who can keep track of the many theories about the number 666? Everyone just assumes its the gematria of some guy’s name.

And besides, we know that Mashiach = 358 = nashash (serpent), so there is a plain example that a number is not intrinsically evil, but can represent polar opposites.

So if the beast is associated with the number 666, so too could be the Messiah, but if some yahoos pick up on it, the real Messiah would be mistaken for the antichrist.

*Those* are the kinds of details that people really need to notice.

[Ezekiel]

nachash

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Yes, indeed. Those things can end up being distractions.

I got to admit though, the Rev 12 thing is REALLY cool!

I won’t be selling my guitar or my Harley just yet though! :-)

[Ezekiel]

Here's how I see the Rev 12 sign:

It's a sign about a woman giving birth. And as is usually the case, as that set-in-stone due date comes and goes, women start freaking out. Every "extra" day is like a month. Terrible!

Like with Moses coming down off the mountain. The people miscalculated his "due date" and dang, one a day went by and they completely lost it.

Rev 12 has its parallel in the birth of Ben-oni. It was Ben-oni who was whisked away, along with his mother. Rachel is the moon in Joseph's dream. The moon also represents the nation of Israel (and King David, and the Shekhinah).

Jewish tradition places that event on the 11th of Cheshvan, which isn't until October 31 this year, the eve of "All Saints" Day, which is also the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

reformation:

the action or process of reforming an institution or practice.

There is some real irony in all of this.

[Jeanbl]

Amen, Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem, for our families and friends, for the persecuted and for our nations.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

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

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

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[NanaDory8]

Joining with you all in prayer, praise and thanksgiving!

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Thank You, NanaDory8, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

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

[NEWwoman]

Love your graphic!

[NEWwoman]

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The Lord will bring them back to the land and reclaim all of Jerusalem.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.

[Silentgypsy]

Amen.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

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

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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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

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

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.

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

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

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