tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post4162950711509100420..comments2023-10-23T17:44:39.517-07:00Comments on Paratus Familia Blog: Reflections of EternityEnola Gayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-4529419433978535792020-03-29T19:40:25.664-07:002020-03-29T19:40:25.664-07:00Speaking for myself, the fear of Hell never did an...Speaking for myself, the fear of Hell never did anything to draw me near to God.<br /><br />Stories of others’ struggles on their walk, however, and stories of God’s teaching and provision...<br /><br />Do not belittle yourself for your ministry.MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-88837544168495048562020-03-14T17:51:09.535-07:002020-03-14T17:51:09.535-07:00I was recommended a book titled, 52 HEBREW WORDS E...I was recommended a book titled, 52 HEBREW WORDS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW by Dave Adamson. One of the words I adore is Yirah. Pronounced yir-aw’. The Hebrew word we translate as “awe”is yirah, which means “respect,reverence,and worship. But yirah also means “fear.” It’s the word used in Proverbs 9:10, which reads, “The fear (yirah) of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But the word fear can be used in the context of reverence. The book gave the example: When you watch a sunset or stand on the shore of an ocean, you don’t feel fear - you feel awe and reverence. You feel yirah.<br />I’m glad you have found your happiness in your new place. I still miss that you don’t live close to me anymore (I live on the Benewah) I always felt a kinship to you when I read your blog. Peace and blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-52997193454949302812020-02-26T14:53:30.185-08:002020-02-26T14:53:30.185-08:00I had a moment just like this two days ago. With ...I had a moment just like this two days ago. With a longing for His coming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-43961914072636161872020-02-21T07:03:46.608-08:002020-02-21T07:03:46.608-08:00The biblical account of the redemption of our fall...The biblical account of the redemption of our fallen race takes many<br />twists and turns throughout the course of redemptive history. But the<br />story comes to a glorious resolution when we come to the final chapter of<br />the story. There is indeed coming a day when all injustices will be made<br />right, all human suffering will cease, and when every tear will be wiped<br />from our eyes. The great hope of the New Testament for the future is that<br />one day our blessed Lord Jesus will suddenly return from heaven to earth<br />to raise the dead, judge all men and women, and renew the heavens and<br />earth by removing every hint and trace of human sin. In Revelation 21:3-<br />4, John reminds us that the Lord’s return is the culmination of God’s<br />gracious covenant promise: “And I heard a loud voice from the throne<br />saying, `Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with<br />them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as<br />their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall<br />be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain<br />anymore, for the former things have passed away.” This is that glorious<br />day for which every believer longs - the day of Christ’s return.<br />Yet for those who know not Christ, the Lord’s return is a day to be feared.<br />It will be the most terrible day imaginable. In Revelation 6:15-17, John<br />describes this day in terms of the manifestation of God’s wrath: “Then the<br />kings of the earth and the great ones and the generals and the rich and<br />the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves<br />and among the rocks of the mountains, calling to the mountains and<br />rocks, `Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the<br />throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, for the great day of their wrath<br />has come, and who can stand?” Those who are not Christ’s, who are not<br />washed in the blood of the lamb, nor clothed with his righteousness, will<br />face the full fury of God’s wrath on the day of judgment. Sobering indeed..<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-33266940795942236102020-02-21T06:16:19.153-08:002020-02-21T06:16:19.153-08:00How many people today even hear the word 'Hell...How many people today even hear the word 'Hell' spoken from the pulpit? How many today would be accused of hate speech and subject to government persecution and/or loss of employment? How many children are in government indoctrination centers and subject to discipline and/or expulsion for speaking of Heaven or Hell?<br /><br />None of this tyranny existed in America just two generations back. 'The shining city upon a hill' is now 'The shining family amongst God's remnant'.<br /><br />Montana GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com