BlessedMan Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Quote "If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, Then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they wearied you, Then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan? (Jer 12:5) I had a great trip to the mountains today, and found the wild horses near the top of the one I climbed. (a very small mountain ) Quote Many people have asked, "Why are the wicked so prosperous?" (See, for example, Job_21:4-21 and Hab_1:1-4.) Jeremiah knew that God's justice would ultimately come, but he was impatient because he wanted justice to come quickly. God didn't give a doctrinal answer; instead, he gave a challenge: If Jeremiah couldn't handle this, how would he handle the injustices ahead? It is natural for us to demand fair play and cry for justice against those who take advantage of others. But when we call for justice, we must realize that we ourselves would be in big trouble if God gave each of us what we truly deserve - Life Application Notes Edited January 21, 2020 by BlessedMan Gustave, B/W Photodude and phkrause 3 Quote (2 Cor 1:3-4) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Light In The Clouds _____________________________ In Christ; and through The Spirit; "there is always a little Light..." (Micah 7:8).
BlessedMan Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) "Sometimes He Calms the Storm" - Scott Krippayne Edited January 28, 2020 by BlessedMan phkrause 1 Quote (2 Cor 1:3-4) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Light In The Clouds _____________________________ In Christ; and through The Spirit; "there is always a little Light..." (Micah 7:8).
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted January 28, 2020 Moderators Posted January 28, 2020 You take beautiful photographs. BlessedMan 1 Quote Gregory
BlessedMan Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 16 hours ago, Gregory Matthews said: You take beautiful photographs. Thank you. I had to re-post this as when I first made the post, there was an error or two that I wanted to correct. I sometimes post on a cancer forum, and I thought it would be of interest for some if I posted it here too. I have very fond memories of my late Grandmother and I wandering these beautiful mountains of Alberta when I was younger. No matter how steep the climb, we always chattered away a mile a minute. That was truly the only real Light I had at that time in my life. When I stood here today to take this picture, the following text came to mind: The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice. (Psalms 72:3, N.E.T.) I won't bore anyone here with all of the semantics and theology of this verse; except to say that when I first started looking into it, I was surprised at all of the "scholars" and theologians who tended to argue away about this beautiful text. "It means this." "No, it means that." I am sure you get the picture - well, maybe thats why I included this picture with this post. To make sure. I was the one who personally stood on this spot earlier today and took this picture. I only know what it meant to me, so thats what this post is about. What I can tell people now, is that when I saw this beautiful sight today; the first thought that hit me was "whoever made this has such power, majesty, beauty, etc and considering the size of this mountain; I wondered if maybe that wasn't at least a part of the message in this text? Surely, most can see by this picture; that "God" (whatever that is to you) is bigger than us; and if He is bigger than us; if He is in us, then why wouldn't He show through? Was it in contemplation of this fact that the prophet Isaiah also said: Quote How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to [people today], "Your God reigns!" (Isa 52:7, NET) Cancer may be that "mountain" for many of us, including the caregivers, but, from my personal experience, there is "something" bigger than us, that will always find a way to shine through. Today, my wife had a bad day while I was out standing before this majestic mountain; but when I got home, she lit right up in relief and just so happy I was back home safe to be with her. Could this be something bigger than me, showing through? The "mountain" of cancer, seems to give way to the Light within, as we let it shine, as in a sure place, and on such solid footings as this mountain, for others who are suffering or in want. Perhaps, this is a part of my own, personal message, as I keep saying: Quote "there is always a little Light?" (Micah 7:8) phkrause 1 Quote (2 Cor 1:3-4) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Light In The Clouds _____________________________ In Christ; and through The Spirit; "there is always a little Light..." (Micah 7:8).
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