The beauty of Jesus illuminated in Scripture and the Hebrew Alphabet Word Pictures
“Father,
Thank You for this joy of heart.
Where do I begin?
What words can start?
Bubbling up,
Bursting forth,
Your Love for me was from the start.”
“But God demonstrates His own Love toward us,
In that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 NKJV
Poem and photos by denisebalog©
“Follow the tracts…to the Shepherd’s tent.”
“Where do You rest Your flock?”
“Where do they lie in rest?”
Snags of dry and rock;
Endless days of test.
“If you do not know,”
Oh, most beautiful follower of Mine,
The path is right before you,
Follow your heart to Mine.”
Song of Solomon 1:7-8 (ESV)
Poem by denisebalog©
“Thank You Lord for the year past gone.
2016 a changing song.
Welcome the year brand new;
2017 fresh as dew.
Waking each day to the morning long.
Mercies new and Your Strong Arm.
Laying my head at the end of each day,
Praising Your Faithfulness to guide the way.
Thank You for this gift of Life,
For in Your Son Jesus,
My heart delights!”
A Song of Ascents
“Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD,
Who stand by night in the house of the LORD!
Lift up your hands to the holy place and
Bless the LORD!
May the LORD bless you from Zion,
He Who made heaven and earth!”
Psalm 134
I think it is “fitting” to find this as the last of the 15 Songs of Ascents.
(Pilgrimage songs believed to be sung as the people made their way up to Jerusalem to worship.)
May we too, like the pilgrims who on finishing their trip, their night, their journey for the year, they remembered to sing and
“Lift up your hands to the holy place and Bless the LORD!” Psalm 134:2
May you be blessed abundantly in the coming New Year 2017 as you finish your journey from the old into the Faithfulness of the new!
Poem by densebalog©
“Good morning Lord.
Thank You for the turn of wind;
Southwest warmth blowing in.
Dampness covers morning dew;
Mild temperatures layered through.
Much “to do” in the week ahead.
Wrap this gift,
Ship that too.
How can I ever complete the “do”?
Does this really honor You?
With “mind” going one way into the day,
I choose to
Stop,
Drop, and
Pray.
I willingly offer You
“the first” of my week,
From there, I “rest”
For the other stuff You will complete.”
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD;
In the morning I will direct it to You,
And I will look up.”
Psalm 5:3 NKJV
Poem by denisebalog©
As we approach the New Year, my heart is now ready to share with my WordPress friends.
After much turmoil of internal school politics, my family and I made the decision in July for me to quit my “loved” position as an elementary secretary.
We are now enjoying our son’s senior year in high school.
Thank you Faye, from Passionate Creative Christian https://fayerootsauthor.com/ Your comment on July 1, 2016 to my post “The Roar of the Blue” unknowingly guided my feet to find the answer to God’s plan and path for my way.
In A Place Where Two Ways Met
“How could I have known, or ever believed to say,
I found direction and freedom within the Words that day.
One was from the OLD, and the other from the NEW,
But there was no doubt involved,
My heart heard clear from You.
In the “donkey and the lion” and “in the place where two ways met”,
You mightily untangled both my feet from within the fowlers net.
The “donkey” is a servant,
But it’s My Peace I give to you,
Not to be ridden hard, whipped and broke in two.
The “lion” is your strength, not to cast aside.
I’ve given you My Power when in Me you do reside.
So now you find your peace “in the place where two ways met”.
One way was by Law,
and the other
Grace by Faith.”
Poem by denisebalog©
Mark 11:4 KJV
1 Kings 13:24-25
Psalm 124:7
Psalm 91:34
Thanksgiving Praise
“Beautiful dew filled,
Field chilled,
Hallelujah we praise You
Thanksgiving morning!”
“I will praise the Name of God with a song,
And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 (ESV)
“First cup of coffee;
Grab the camera and go.
My cup overflows with Your bounty;
Your Light points the way I should flow.”
Poems by denisebalog©
“The moon will disappoint you,
Shining orb within your view.
Up to see its’ brightness,
Amidst cold morning dew.
Slowly it settles,
Inch by inch,
Unto the ground.
Slipping to the distance wonders,
Horizon settled,
Glory bound.”
“He alone stretches out the heavens
and treads on the waves of the sea.
He makes the stars: the Bear, Orion, the Pleiades,
and the constellations of the southern sky.
He does great and unsearchable things,
Wonders without number.
If He passes by me,
I wouldn’t see Him;
If He goes right by,
I wouldn’t recognize Him.”
Job 9:9-11 (HCSB)
“Around three in the morning, He came toward them walking on the sea
And wanted to pass by them.
When they saw Him walking on the sea…they cried out…
He spoke with them and said,
“Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Mark 6:48-50 (HCSB)
Poem by denisebalog©
“America,
My Father’s pride.
Oh, how he loved to serve by your side.
Fathers, Sons, and Daughters too,
Laid their lives down to fight for you.
If truth be told, they’d tell you so,
If called to arms, they’d willingly go.
The proud, the strong, integrity bound,
In serving you,
America was found.”
Photos captured in Washington, DC at War Memorials
Poem by denisebalog©
“To Vote or not?” I can hear them say.
How can you not cast your vote today?
Our Forefathers laid their lives full down.
Cold and hungry Valley Forge found.
Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key,
Star Spangled Banner his eyes did see.
Oh beautiful waves of grain,
The right to VOTE came with pain.
Whether the Vote is red or blue,
Step up and embrace her,
American’s died for you.”
Poem by denisebalog©
Photos captured at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Feature photo of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Photos by denisebalog©
“Then He anointed the man’s eyes with mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing.”
“So they said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?”
He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud and anointed my eyes, and said to me, “Go to Siloam and wash.”
So I went and washed and received my sight.” John 9:6-11 (ESV)
So what if all the world thinks you’re crazy, as you make your way to the place called “Sent”? All they can see is the “mud” on your eyes, BUT all you can hear is the Voice of Jesus saying, “Go”.
Remember you are,
“Anointed” saying as the “man born blind from birth,”
“One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see!” John 9:25
“To recover at
Your feet Lord.
Tears held back,
Feel so sweet.
Let them flow,
Let them flow.
My broken heart
Only You do know.
Recovering at Jesus’ feet.
For He loves much.”
“…and she began to wash His feet with her tears.” Luke 7:36 NKJV
“You…put my tears into Your bottle.” Psalm 56:8 NKJV
Poem by denisebalog©
“Cold Fire;
Shocking at Your touch.
Holy Spirit,
Move right through me,
I’m ignited at Your touch.”
“Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.”
Acts 2:3 NKJV
What weakens confidence?
The “twisting” between
your “heart” and the
“Full Face” of Jesus!
your fence of protection,
your inner place of safety,
Jesus
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 NKJV
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27
blessings,
denise
Pey – the Word Speaks.
Word Picture – Mouth –
Numerical Value – Eighty
Methuselah – Genesis 5:25
“…when Methuselah had lived one hundred and eighty-seven years…”
He was the Grandfather of Noah, whose name means “rest”.
Eighty – richness, fatness, oil – shine. Used to anoint objects or kings!
Overall richness, strength (as a surplus above the perfect “seven”).
From the Strong’s Hebrew definition #8084 & #8083 of the first mention for “eighty”
Psalm Eighty One: 10 “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
Noah…”And the dove came back to him (Noah) in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf.”
Pey – the Word speaks…
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with Peace.
“God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:17
Peace on Earth
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”
John 3:17 ESV
Journal Note:
Cooler – about 3:00 a.m. a true North wind blew –
The dolphin wind chimes tinkled in tune to the
Coolness of the north wind. –
“No west wind blew.
No east wind came.
The North wind echoed,
“There’s been a change!”
The South rose up and said,
“It’s still summer here!”
“Be gone cold wind,
It’s my time of year!”
“I bring the warmth up from the west;
Dry desert winds that
Bake and test!”
“Go back from where, and
Whist you came,
“South” winds blow
Is still my name!!”
Poem by denisebalog©
Enjoy your summer Saturday!
blessings,
denise
“Red tail squirrels abound;
Each one playing clown.
Dog at window’s gate;
Lying still,
She waits.
Eyes peeled on
Their fun.
Open door;
She Runs!
Dang,
She missed the end.
Red tail
Win again!”
Poem by denisebalog©
I woke up thinking about the green color of our swimming pool.
My husband, armed with sanitizing items for war,
is waging a fierce battle.
His mission,
to see the “blue!”
“Good morning LORD!
Waking to thoughts of You.
Your not in the green,
Your in the blue!
Clear and Sparkling.
Bright as Light.
Turning darkness
Into understanding sight.
Colors given one by one.
Gifts of rainbow from
The Son.
Glorify Your Name in waves,
Colors singing,
and clouds parade!”
I wondered, “What is the Hebrew definition for ‘blue’?”
An obscure idea of a “peeling off by concussion of sound”; a scale or shell (example a mussel) stemming from the unused root word “Shacal” which is the “roar of a lion”.
Blue – the roar of a lion.
The Lion of Judah
Could it be,
the woman with the “issue of blood,” seeing Jesus passing by,
heard the “roar of the blue” from the hem of His garment?
“The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the people…and tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments…and to put a cord of blue on the tassel of each corner.” Numbers 15:37-38 (ESV)
On hearing, the “scales” fell from her eyes to see,
And reaching out, she touched her Healing.
“For she said to herself, ‘If I only touch His garment, I shall be made well. But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter, your faith has made you well.” Matthew 9:21-22
Hidden treasure in the word pictures of “Shacal” – #7826 Strong’s
Sheen – smile
Chet – full face
Lamed – Shepherd
“…Jesus turned around and saw her…”
The smile of the full face of the Shepherd
Jesus
He said, “…daughter…”
I’m seeing her smile too,
In the Roar of the Blue!
The “blue” was from the cerulean mussel, the rare color was used to dye the tassels. This prayer shawl is an example of what the “woman” would have been reaching to touch on Jesus’s hem.
I wept like a baby when I purchased this in a shop on the Sea of Galilee.
May you be blessed today with healing and well-being under the blue!
I woke this morning ‘muttering” this verse…
“Oh, Taste and See that the
LORD is good;
Blessed is the man who
Trust in Him.” Psalm 34:8
“…Israel called its name manna…and the taste of it was like wafer made with honey.” Exodus 16:31
“Taste and See
In the fatness
Of Your Word.
Rich and Full,
More than a
Hundred calories worth!”
Taste – Hebrew word – Ta’am #2938 – perceive – good discernment.
Ta’am or the Hebrew letters – Tet, Ayin, Mem
Taste and See in the Word Pictures….
ט Tet – snake – encircle, wrap, twisting.
ע Ayin – eye – to see, to know.
ם Mem – water – movement, Holy Spirit
Taste and See…
-Wrapping your eye around the movement of the Holy Spirit!-
And NOT the snake…
Do not look at the twisting chaos of his wake!! –
The snake is all around us…but I want to Wrap my eye around the movement of the Holy Spirit Who is with us wherever we go!!”
Thank You Jesus for your finished work of the Cross!
“This Book…shall not depart from your mouth…meditate in it day and night…observe…for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Be strong and courageous. Do not be frighten, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you whenever you go.” Joshua 1:8 (ESV)
“Bless my hand as I
Knead the dough.
Your Holy Spirit
Is my Guide
As I follow Your flow.”
When I opened the Jesus Calling Devotional book after this time with the Lord, I about fell out!!
May you Taste and See the Holy Spirit’s movement in all the good plans He has for each of you, in Jesus Holy Name!! Amen!!
Poems by denisebalog©
“Pencil, book, back in hand.
Praise You LORD,
The Great “I AM”.
Lift me up for mercy’s sake;
Open wide Your heaven’s gate.
All good treasures stored for me;
Adventure is my destiny!”
“But You, O LORD,
Are a Shield about me,
My glory, and the
Lifter of my head.”
Psalm 3:3 (ESV)
Not on an actual “vacation” or “journey” right now, but I am VERY excited about the path and adventure He is leading me on …
Poem by denisebalog©
The Lord “Who makes all things new” has caused a new song of Hope to rise up in my heart!!
I was really suffering with indecision and doubt of my future plans.
During quiet time, the Holy Spirit brought a woman who within the past 24 hours and a long period of waiting and lost hope, literally had received a heart transplant. As I prayed for her wellbeing and all the complications and difficulties of a delicate surgery…
The Lord spoke to me…
Just like when I put a “new heart” in you, if your BODY rejects it – it dies!!!
I know what the Word has been speaking to my “spirit” man, but as Paul says, my “body” has been warring with my spirit!! I can either accept the Word of Life or reject it!!!
(I won’t say die, because I know Jesus will continue to walk with me even when I am not strong enough to “walk in the spirit” and let my body lead me the long way around.)
Praise Jesus for His Faithfulness – Mercy and Grace!!!
SO…After a LONG season of drought, He has opened the eyes of my heart to see the “new” in the plans and purpose He has for my life!
I look forward to what lies ahead…
“Just when I put my
“Hope” away,
You reached down and
Spoke,
“This is the day that the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice in it!” Psalm 118:24”
“…I will…speak tenderly to her.
And there I will give her her vineyards
And make the Valley of Achor a
Door of Hope.”
Hosea 2:14-15 (ESV)
Blessings!
Denise
Poem by denisebalog©
“Good morning LORD,
Waking me as
You do.
Pregnant with
“Hope”,
Expectations based in You!
Not looking to my feet,
Covered in the dust and dirt;
“Looking unto Jesus!”
In Him alone I trust!”
“Those who know Your Name will put their trust in You;
For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.”
Psalm 9:10 NKJV
“…and let us run…looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith…”
Hebrews 12:2 NKJV
Poem prayer by denisebalog©
Cow rescued.
Like many, my family and I ventured to the Bayou to see for ourselves the rising waters resulting from Tropical Depression “Bill”.
Instead of the depression surrounding this devastating weather event, we witness
American values, respect, and bravery.
Neighbors helping neighbors saving livestock, livelihoods and demonstrating who we are Americans.
“This Nation under God” – Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address and inscribed on Lincoln Memorial
Photos captured by denisebalog 6/18/15
“How do you walk in the Spirit?”
The question they inquire to know.
Asking myself,
“Where am I in the story?”
And allowing my spirit to go.
I traveled from the land of Moab,
All the way to Naomi’s’ Bethlehem.
Gleaning in Boaz’s field, and
Eating bread from my
Kinsman Redeemer’s hand.
In the hill country of Ephraim,
Like Hannah,
I’ve cried out to God for a son.
He heard my prayer of sorrow,
And caught my
“tears in a bottle”
Each one.
I’ve been the “Certain Woman” with
A dab of oil left to spare.
He stepped into my land of lack,
Multiplying my vessels right there.
Like David,
“Ascending the Mount of Olives,
Weeping, barefoot and head covered in shame;
Looking on me with
Compassion,
Turned and restored my reign.
Gently reminding me, once again,
I’m a daughter of the King
In His Name.
So where am I in this story?
LORD let Your Word show me the way.
I’m in need of Your direction and solace,
Let Your Holy Spirit guide me today.
“Come away by yourself
And rest a while”
Sit with Me,
Here by My side.
For My words are
Wisdom and knowledge.
And in Me your
Perfect Peace does reside.”
Scripture stories from
The Book of Ruth
1 Samuel 1 & 2
Psalm 56:8
2 Kings 4:1-7
2 Samuel 15:30
“Come away by yourselves
To a desolate place and rest a while.”
Mark 6:31-32 (ESV)
“You keep him in
Perfect Peace
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Photos and Poem by denisebalog©
“LORD,
You’ve planted a vision
Deep inside of me.
Stir up the colors,
Refresh my eyes to see.
Plans for the future,
Guided by Your Son.
“To prosper and not harm me,
You’ve purposed everyone!”
“LORD, you are my God;
I will exalt You and praise Your Name,
For in perfect faithfulness
You have done wonderful things,
Things planned long ago.”
Isaiah 25:1 NIV
“For I know the thoughts
That I think toward you,
Says the LORD,
Thoughts of
Peace and not evil,
To give you a
Future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV
Poem by denisebalog©
“Grace Way
The place where the two ways meet.
Following in Your footsteps;
Keeping tuned to
Your heart beat.”
“Now this is what the LORD says,
“Do not fear, for I have
Redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
I will be with you when you pass through the waters,
And when you pass through the rivers,
They will not overwhelm you.
You will not be scorched when you walk
Through the fire,
And the flame will not burn you…
I AM the LORD…”
Isaiah 43:1-2 (HCSB)
Poem by denisebalog©
What keeps a blogger from checking in, posting a thought or sharing their heart for an extended period of time?
For me, coming through the politics, State and local, as an Elementary secretary in Public school.
“Let him sit alone in silence when it is laid on him…” Lamentations 3:28 (ESV)
This “season” is over and summer now stretches wide before me.
Sunday evening, I logged in and went about the neighborhood visiting friends and fellow bloggers I haven’t heard from in a long time.
Reading comments and linking through to new neighbors I would have otherwise never had the pleasure of meeting.
It has been said, posting comments is so “time consuming”; this is true.
BUT, without the time invested to learn about each other,
I would have missed the blessings of encouragement,
Stirred desire to write,
And the lifting up of my heart from
“…straining at rowing, for the wind was against them” Mark 6:48
THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING ME BACK WITH OPEN ARMS
AND NEIGHBORLY LOVE!
I truly enjoy sharing my heart,
and being inspired as you share yours.
I am blessed to belong to this neighborhood we call WordPress, and
look forward to spending summer days reading about you!
Blessings,
denise
“Bits and pieces
Of the past.
Sun is out!
Gone at last!”
“for everything there is a season…”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.”
Psalm 13:5 & 6 (NKJV)
poem by denisebalog
Arlington
“Americans they come.
We’re drawn here
One by one.
To walk the past,
Revealed in paths
Its quietness resides.
On hallowed ground
We stand surround
By soldiers side by side.
The tunes of Taps
Forever last,
The bugle’s notes do cry.
There’s valor here
And honor too;
The tomb of the Unknown.
A mother’s son or daughter,
Our nation’s fallen one.
Each lie in rest,
They are the best.
Their fighting now is done.
Arlington
On sacred ground,
American flags do fly.
The carriage wheel,
The swords of steel,
Horses passing by.
To tunes of Taps
In sorrow past,
The Bugler’s note do cry.”
Poem by denisebalog©
Photo by denisebalog taken in Arlington National Cemetery.
“Stepping into a
New “season” in life,
Anoint my head;
Remove the strife.
Bless my hands and order my steps;
Each one according to
Your Word direct.
Bless my basket and
Kneading bowl.
Bring time of rest;
Refreshment for soul.
Let each day be an
Opportunity for joy.
Deep in the valley,
Or tambourine view;
Singing out thankfulness
And
Glorifying You!”
“Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.
Blessed shall you be when you come in,
And blessed shall you be when you go out.”
Deuteronomy 28:5&6 (ESV)
Poem by denisebalog©
“Good bye from here.
It’s been a year,
To sing a song and
Shed a tear.
We wish you well,
Our hearts do tell.
We send you off,
“It’s been swell!
Good bye our friends and
Little ones.
We send our love and
Joy along.
“Enjoy your days!”
Our hearts do say.
As we stand again,
For one last wave.”
Poem by denisebalog©
“Take me to Jerusalem,
Your city named for
Peace.
The place where
Crossroads cross,
And the street
Where two ways meet.
One leads to change;
It will never be the same.
And the other;
Through Your gate,
The place where my feet
Walk by faith.”
“And when they came nigh to Jerusalem…
At the mount of Olives,
He sendeth forth two of His disciples,
And saith unto them,
Go your way…And if any man
Say unto you,
Why do ye this?
Say ye that the
Lord hath need of him…
And they went their way, and
Found the colt tied by the door without
In a place where two ways met;
And they loose him…
And they said unto them
Even as Jesus had commanded:
And they let them go.”
Mark 11:1-5 (KJV)
Poem by denisebalog©
“I am a Galilean.
For You found me by the shore.
Waiting,
Watching,
Desiring,
With my heart,
so much more.
In Your Faithful love,
You stepped inside my sea.
Reaching out Your hand, and
Whispered,
“Follow Me.”
Yes, I am a Galilean,
I walked the shores with You.
Safely You protect me,
as my
Heart and feet,
“Follow” You.”
“Then He saw them straining at rowing,
for the wind was against them…
But immediately He spoke to them and said,
“Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
And he got into the boat with them,
and the wind ceased.
And they were utterly astounded.”
Mark 6:48-51
poem by denisebalog©
“Thank You LORD for
anointing my head.
Let me stop;
Not rush ahead.
Breath,
Pause,
the day can wait.
Speak to me at
Wisdom’s gate.”
“Blessed is the one who listens to Me,
Watching daily at My gates,
Waiting beside My doors.”
Proverbs 8:34 (ESV)
“You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on You.” Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
poem by denisebalog©
photos captured in Israel by denisebalog
Especially for all the Nurses in my life.
“LORD on this day of prayer,
Bless the “Day of Nurses” everywhere.
Their helping hands,
Caring hearts;
Dressed for healing from the start.
Blessed is she who cares for the ill.
Strength and dignity are her fill.
Strengthen each with wisdom and might.
Continue strong,
Women in white!”
“She is far more precious than jewels…
She rises while it is yet night…
She dresses herself with strength and
Makes her arms strong.
She opens her hand to the poor
And reaches out her hands to the needy.
Strength and dignity are her clothing…
Many women have done excellently,
But you surpass them all.
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.”
Proverbs 31:1-31 (ESV)
A funny in Elementary…
Miss Cheryl (in the blue) and I dressed up for the Fall Carnival. I borrowed the traditional “white” nurses uniform from a friend. The kids, Pre-K through 5th grade, DID NOT HAVE A CLUE of what I was supposed to be dressed up as!!!
Kids today are familiar with “scrubs”!! Oh we laughed and laughed! Here we thought we were so “smart,” and the kids looked at us like we were crazy!! Gotta love Elementary!!
poem by denisebalog
“Thank You LORD for the day of rest;
From Your hand the very best.
Sunshine day,
Lights the way.
Recovering from travel play.
Suitcases emptied,
Cloths washed up.
Freely given from Your cup.
Restoration,
Healing too.
A day of blessings;
A gift from You.”
“You observe my travels
And my rest;
You are aware of all my ways…
You have encircled me;
You have placed Your hand on me.
This extraordinary knowledge is beyond me.”
Psalm 139:4-5 (HCSB)
poem by denisebalog©
“After the travel,
You feel like crap.
Even while you’re
Doing it,
It’s not a snap.
But once you get home.
Starting thinking again.
All the places you’ve
Seen;
Done;
And
Been.
You’re ready to get rolling;
Let the Adventure begin!!”
poem by denisebalog©
“To travel once more to the Holy Land.
Walking the dirt; staff in hand.
Mind prepared, and heart in shape;
Take us again to the Jaffa Gate!”
“They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion,
And they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord…
The young women rejoice in the dance,
And the young men and the old shall be merry.”
Jeremiah 31:12:13 (ESV)
Photos captured February 2011 at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.
poem by denisebalog©
Passover Moon
“Passover – let the death angel Passover LORD.
Apply the Lamb’s Blood to the house.
His Precious Blood atoning;
Cry out His Victory Shout!”
“The LORD roars from Zion,
And utters His voice from Jerusalem,
And the heavens and the earth quake.
But the LORD is a refuge to His people,
A stronghold to the people of Israel.”
Joel 3:16 (ESV)
“Some things He gives are for me.
Other Words are especially for you.
I pray daily to know the difference,
As He guides between the two.”
“…the Spirit of truth…He will guide you into all truth…He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.” John 16:13-14 (ESV)
“And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.” Daniel 10: Verse 10
This was the verse that opened my eyes to see the Hebrew letters.
“a hand touched me…”
Yood – Is the smallest of the Hebrew letters but very significant.
It can represent:
“the hand of God”
“the work of God”
“the favor of God by His hand”
Jesus spoke,
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.” Matthew Chapter 10:29
Matthew Chapter 10 – Ten
Nothing is insignificant to the Father. So much so, Jesus also said,
“For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” Matthew 5:18
He was speaking about the letter Yood.
It’s numerical value is 10. The number 10 represents order:
The Ten Commandments
The 10 generations of Adam to Noah.
God delivered Israel by the 10 plagues.
A minyan (a group of 10 men) is required for prayer in the synagogue.
“And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.”
Daniel had the “hand of God” lift him up.
God gave Daniel favor – Daniel 1:9
Yood is the right hand – or the hand of favor, by lifting Daniel up.
God was “working” on Daniel’s behalf.
“Strength and comfort commonly come by degrees to those that have been long cast down and disquieted; they are first helped up a little, and then more. After two days he will review us, and then the third day he will raise us up. And we must not despise the day of small things, but be thankful for the beginning of mercy.” quote by Matthew Henry
God does not,
despise our small frames,
or trembling knees.
He extends His hand of
love and favor.
Picking us up from despair;
depression;
sickness;
loneliness;
and with His mighty
right hand works on our behalf!
And like the “Feature photo” of a tambourine depicting Miriam, the sister of Aaron, who took a tambourine in her hand, went out (with all the women) singing and dancing after the LORD, Who (with a Mighty hand) brought back the waters of the Sea.
Delivering the people from the ten plagues and bondage. Exodus 15:19
“On the days when I feel small,
Fighting the battle on my own.
I remember,
You are my Deliverer;
With Mighty Closed Hand of
Yood!”
Yood – the 10th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
“Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy…
The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake…
Your stretched out Your right hand;
The earth swallowed them.” Exodus 15:6-9 (ESV)
View of the Dead Sea from Masada – Israel
May His Right hand of Favor deliver you today!!
blessings,
denise
“For You give Your beloved sleep.
Making me to lie down in green pastures.
Resting by the sandal of Your feet.
Quenching the thirsting of my soul with
Fresh waters of Your drink.
Leading me by the Comfort of Your side;
In Your Peace and healing, my body does revive.
Feasting upon the abundance of Your Bread.
Tension far removed.
Your Words of Life are
Refreshment for my head.”
“In is vain that you rise up early and go late to rest,
Eating the bread of anxious toil;
For He gives to His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 (ESV)
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 (ESV)
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“As a gentle whisper oh so near,
Your Voice alone,
I long to hear.
As blooming bud upon the tree,
My soul alone,
I wait for Thee.”
“I wait for the LORD;
My soul waits,
And in His Word I hope;
My soul waits for the Lord…”
Psalm 130:5 ESV
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“…but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)
Nine in Scripture speaks of the Holy Spirit.
Nine gifts of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:1-10
Nine fruits of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22
“It takes the Holy Spirit to understand,
The depth of treasures
Written by Your hand.”
The Ninth letter – “Tet” has a meaning of “surround”.
as in the “twisting” of a vine growing up towards the light.
Or the “encircling” to keep something together, and loose ends from falling apart.
I especially like this example – the “twisting” of braided Easter bread with icing on top! Sweet!
The Ninth letter of the Hebrew Alphabet is the word picture of a “snake”.
Definitely NOT my favorite word picture.
But, as much as I do not like the picture or the idea of a “snake”, there is still no denying the existence of evil.
Hence, even in the letters, “Tet” can be used to help give understanding and wisdom in the “spiritual” and “natural” realm.
What of Daniel in verse 9 of Chapter 10?
“Then I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground.
Daniel was “encircled, surrounded” in a deep sweet sleep!
For Daniel, in the context of the retelling of his story, he has just seen the full face of Jesus in verse eight – Chet.
He didn’t fall into the “encircling” or “twisted” fear of the “snake”;
But into the sweet sleep of the beloved as one who has seen
And felt the surrounding peace of the beauty of Christ.
If you are tossing, “twisting”, and
feel as if your loose ends are coming apart;
May you as one who hears,
“the sound of His words…”
“I have come that (you) may have life, and that (you) may have it abundantly.” John 10:10
“Encircle” your thoughts and mind to
love of Jesus
Who wore the “twisted” vine of thorns
to give you peace, free from fear
“He gives His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2
for He is the
Good night and God bless!
denise
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“He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” Isaiah 53:3
“Sickness is such a waste.
Disappointed makes its bed.
“Your mercies are new every morning.”
Bringing Life,
The “oil of gladness”,
To what was once dead!”
“But You, O LORD, are a shield for me,
My glory and the
One who lifts up my head.” Psalm 3:3 (NKJV)
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Returning to see the beauty of Jesus illuminated
through the Hebrew Alphabet word pictures
in Daniel Chapter 10.
Our next letter is the Eighth letter Chet.
The letter looks like a fence. Can you see it?
Protection, to separate…
So how the heck does it represent the “full-face”?
Well…
If the Nineteenth letter – Koof
Is the “back of the head” of a man or person”
And
The Twentieth letter is the “side” view of a man or a person
Then in makes sense, “Chet” is the front view of a person.
And the person I am looking to find in Scripture is Jesus!
“…for she said to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will be made well.”
Jesus turned, and seeing her He said,
“Take heart, daughter, your faith has made you well.” Matthew 9:21-22
Jesus turned and she saw His full-face.
Jumping into the 8th verse in Daniel…what did Daniel see?
Daniel retelling his story in Chapter 10…“So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength. Daniel Chapter 10: verse 8
Daniel saw the face of Jesus – private vision, full face of Jesus.
In Scripture,
Protection – Eight people were saved aboard Noah’s Ark.
Covenant – Jesus was taken up to the Temple for dedication on the eighth day.
Kingship – David, a man after God’s own heart was the Eighth son of Jesse.
Joyous – the Feast of Booths is celebrated for Eight days.
Ministry – Aaron, the high priest was called by Moses on the Eighth day of preparation.
I pray as we continue through Daniel in Chapter 10,
your eyes would be opened to see the
beauty of Jesus in Old Testament prophecy of Daniel.
blessings,
denise
“Run the cord of Red,
Threads woven of
“He said”.
Illuminate His Light,
In shades of Wonder and Delight.
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is He.
Rejoice!
Christ has Risen!
He set the captives free!”
“Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 5:12 (ESV)
“To Him Who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (ESV)
Blessings for a Joyful Easter!!
denise
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“The oil pressed,
Blood poured out.
Love stepped forward.
In Him,
No doubts.”
“…He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley,
where there was a garden…
Judas having procured a band of soldiers…went there…
With lanterns and torches and weapons.
Jesus knowing all that would happen to Him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus said to them, “I AM”… they drew back and fell to the ground.” John 18:1-8 (ESV)
Photos captured in Jerusalem
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“I thank You Lord, for the Garden;
I thank You for the press.
I thank for Your Body,
When all the others left.
I thank you for the Blood.
Drops of fear shed
One by one.
I thank You for Your staying,
When the others chose to run.
I thank You for Your Love,
Reaching out, finding me.
Redeeming from the curse,
Your Sacrifice set me free!”
“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane…sit here while I go over there to pray…He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed…”My soul is swallowed up in sorrow – to the point of death…He fell facedown and prayed.” Matthew 26:36-39 HCSB
Photos captured in Jerusalem
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“…and He was by the sea.
And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name.
And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying,
“My little daughter lies at the point of death.
Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.”
So Jesus went with him.” (Mark 5:21-24 NKJV)
Jairus name means – “God enlightens”.
Enlighten – to glitter, to illuminate, cause to shine.
Is it safe to say?
When Jesus visited Jairus house, raising his twelve year old daughter from death, Jairus and his household were “enlighten, illuminated, shining and glittering” in the brilliance and Light of the Son!
“Stir up my heart,
Illuminate the view.
Jairus on his knees,
Lord,
I’ve pleaded there too!
“Come speedily! Save my son! For without Your intervention, his life is surely done!”
Jairus must have cried these very words to You.
Thank You Jesus for Your Grace,
“For behold, (You) make all things new!” (Rev. 21:5)
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Thank you Wally Fry of Truth in Palmyra for sharing your link with me! I loved what you shared about Jesus being familiar enough in Peter’s home to “go into the women’s quarters.” I did not know this. So much to learn, and makes reading the Bible come alive! Thank you for sharing your journey to the Promise Land.
Capernaum was “home” for Jesus for a good bit of his ministry here on this earth. Many think he more or less lived there for a period of 18 months, and it seems likely that he used Peter’s House as a home base. Capernaum was a fishing village and was likely where Peter and Andrew lived, as well as John and James.
The Synagogue is Caperaum is fascinating. It is actually TWO of them one on top of the other. The one folks can see clearly today is the one built after the Temple period. The 1st century one, where Jesus would have preached and taught, is actually under the old one.
Here is some homework by the way. What were the key differences between the Synagogue system during the Temple period, and how they were used in the post Temple period? It’s pretty fascinating history actually, and explains many…
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Healing came through The Door when Jesus entered Peter’s house.
After leaving the synagogue on Sabbath, Jesus’ path took Him right to Peter’s mother-in-law in her time of need. Jesus reached out His hand, “and lifted her up”, and “immediately the fever left her.”(Mark 1:31)
Peter’s house is located within a short walking distance of the synagogue.
Photos captured by denisebalog 2011 – 2014© in Capernaum
There is no clear path pointing to whose house Jesus visited when He entered Capernaum. During His life here on earth, “according to the pattern” (Acts 7:44), I believe there can be only one.
“And He said to them, ‘Why were you looking for Me? Did you not know that I must be in My Father’s house.” (Luke 2:49 ESV)
“Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.” (Mark 1:21 NKJV)
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In the Valley of the Doves…
“For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.” Isaiah 9:5 ESV
Herod in his zeal to capture and destroy the zealous Jews living in the “craggy mountains”, went to great “length” to “make use of a contrivance that was subject to the utmost hazard, for he let down the most hardy of his men in chests, and set them at the mouths of the dens.” Thereby the soldiers would shoot arrows with fire into the caves or use hooks to pull the people out.
Josephus Flavius who wrote with “The unique perspective and unparalleled historical content” [1] retells the story of an old man and his family, rather than becoming slaves to the Romans “preferred death”.
The father, standing at the entrance way of the cave, would have each of his seven children step up to the opening. He would slay them, then throw their dead bodies to the bottom of the valley. After slaying his wife in this manner, the old man threw himself to his death upon the dead bodies of his wife and children.
I can’t help but wonder, on their way to Capernaum as Jesus led His traveling companions on the well-worn path through the valley, He knowing what was to come, became quiet as He thought on these “neighbors” of the future.
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land deep in darkness, on them has light shined.” Isaiah 9:2 ESV
Jesus
Isaiah prophetic words fulfilled.
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Photos captured by denisebalog 2011 – 2014© Mount Arbel
The First Jewish Revolt (A.D. 66-70)
[1] Flavius, Josephus. The Complete Works, translated by William Whiston. Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN. 1998 (print) [Introduction, and Chapter 16 1.16.4, page 681]
Not a typical weekend at our house.
After 18 years, it was time to replace the pool liner.
We started on Saturday morning, and working as a family. The new liner, in the 24′ pool began to be filled by 5:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Sunday morning, waking to sore bodies and a job to finish,
Yep, my job was cut and bagging up the old liner as husband and son worked on replacement of rails etc…
With that said, I missed Church today, and it sure was nice to take time to rest on the couch and be encouraged by reading post from my neighbors here at WordPress!
Thank you FearlessinJesusChrist – https://fearlessinjesuschrist.wordpress.com/2017/06/04/sunday-devotion-25/
I sure enjoyed your Sunday Devotional on Eagles!
My family and I turned a “job” we were not looking forward to doing, into an opportunity to work together, laugh together, and thank the LORD for the cool weekend in southern Oklahoma!
Oh, and Abby did manage to get her rest!
Installing tip: don’t forget to load up on the spray when doing a job like this!
FearlessinJesus – Eagles
Sunday Devotion – http://wp.me/p860T4-10j
Thank you to FearlessinJesusChrist our neighbor here on WordPress, the above link (I am hoping) will take you right to her Sunday Devotional blog for today.
I am attempting to learn how to “share” many of the excellent post of our friends and neighbors.
I hope this works, especially since I am on my phone and not my computer!!
If anyone can offer some tips on sharing, I sure would appreciate it! Thank you!
Jesus and His family would have walked through the Valley of the Doves, passing by the craggy, mountain cliff sides of Mount Arbel on their way to Capernaum. This was the common route from Nazareth to the Sea.
I imagine going to Capernaum was as when we go to the seashore or the lake with our families for holiday. Or possibly His new disciples were excited to have their own families meet Jesus and His family. Young John was the only one to write of this journey in the Gospel of John. Whatever the reason, there must have been great joy as they walked from the overflowing wedding experience to the anticipation of the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Little did the disciples neighbors in Capernaum know, Jesus coming to their town was about to fulfill Scripture and changed its course in history forever.
Photos captured by denisebalog 2011©
On His way from Nazareth…
Jesus would have performed His first miracle in Cana. Stopping at their “house”, He spared His mother’s friends from a huge embarassment of running out of wine at their son’s wedding,
Now isn’t that the sweetest visit of a neighbor ever?
“When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine…This,is the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee,…” John 2:1-12
WordPress has been like a neighborhood to me. As I wondered what Jesus would think about my spending time here in this place of sharing and checking in on others, He opened my thoughts to Capernaum by the Sea of Galilee, the place where Jesus began His ministry.
And what about Jesus? Over the next few days, I would like to share some of my journal notes and travel photographs of this place called Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee…after this He went down to Capernaum, with His mother and His brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.” John 2:1-12 ESV
Walking With the Dove – Capernaum Part Two – next…
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“New Day,
New Month,
New Season,
New Change.
Purposely setting
One foot in front of the other;
Embracing Life,
Never the same!”
“Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness and
Rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV
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