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“A cock must crow, a mole dig, to the glory of God.” --C.S. Lewis
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
"God does not play dice.” – Albert Einstein
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
This post is the first in a series of three blog posts focusing on Isaiah, Chapter 9. The three are, in order: God’s grace through His peace, God’s justice through His peace, and God’s completion of His ultimate peace.
Today we examine God grace through His peace, focusing on Isaiah 9:6.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder,
and his name shall be called[e]
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
During Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, we are anticipating Christ’s first coming as that babe born in a manger, preparing for His arrival with Scripture readings, quiet reflection, and plaintive songs. Christ’s arrival at Christmas marks a time of joy and peace, both within and without the body of Christ, as we human beings have been seeking inner peace since our...
Inspired by a sermon by the Reverend Fred Hope, pastor of Rockville Presbyterian Church, Wadmalaw Island, SC
Merriam-Webster:
Meekness: the quality or state of being meek: a mild, moderate, humble, or submissive quality
The above definition from Merriam-Webster about sums up what we understand about meekness. And this understanding we bring to our reading of the Scriptures, specifically Matthew 5:5:
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” [Matthew 5:5]
And Psalm 37:11:
“But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.” [Psalm 37:11]
But does this understanding accurately describe who we are in Christ? And just as important, does this understanding truly capture the intent of these Scriptures? Let’s get started.
In the 4th Century, when the Bible was translated into Latin, the Hebrew word (as in Psalm 37)...
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