I woke this morning thinking about Jesus’ week. Recalling, Tuesday if my memory is right, was the day Scripture was “quiet” about Jesus’ activities. No mention at all.
I wondered if Jesus, knowing all that was coming in the next few days, chose to stay in Bethany with His friends and disciples on last “quiet” day. A place of rest.
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 NKJV
The ESV uses the word “trust” in place of “confidence.
The Hebrew word is #982
Batech – visualize the letters in order.
Bet – Heart

Picture of a “tent or house”
Within, heart, begin to,
build, family.
Tet – Snake or the coiling or twisting and surrounding

Meaning: Twisting, Surrounding, Coiling
Chet – Fence – protection, inner place, and looking straight at the letter – the full-face of Jesus.

Word Picture – Fence
Meaning: – inner-room, protection,
private, to separate, full-face
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
What weakens,
Blows away,
Loosen,
Strangles,
Steals,
Destroys,
And
Kills our “confidence” and strength?
Looking at the letters,
The “twisting”

Meaning: Twisting, Surrounding, Coiling
the “snake” the “choking” place between our HEART

Picture of a “tent or house”
Within, heart, begin to,
build, family.
and the FULL FACE, Inner protection of Jesus.

Word Picture – Fence
Meaning: – inner-room, protection,
private, to separate, full-face
Confidence – the place between our heart and Jesus.
“In quietness and confidence/trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15
So I think as Jesus spent the day “quiet”, I’m going to “guard my heart” in His inner protection and strength, trusting in the One Who went all the way to the Cross for me.
blessings today my friends and neighbors.
denise
…so touching… how we need His confidence and quietness (I keep seeing the child crying amongst the rubble in Brussels…everyone around him gone…but the Lord is near…)
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I never thought we would be the generation to “see” so much pain and suffering daily in our lives. The word pictures make it so clear and remind again, when fear and our confidence is shaken, there is only one reason. Strengthen to know HE is heart is for us, all the way to the Cross. Amen!
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Yes, amen…precious Saviour!
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What a wonderful post!
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Blessed you enjoyed:) Thank you for stopping by:)
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Peace.
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Wow, yes I can see how taking the Hebrew letters make the scriptures more alive and meaningful! I love your gift of teaching/sharing/explaining in such a picturesque way!
Palm Sunday also got my attention for this week. Great lesson about how silent the Gospels are on this day!
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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement Debbie:) I am blessed you gleaned a word from the post. I was blown away myself! I love when the Holy Spirit does that!! Comes and falls like fire! I danced in “confidence” all day:) blessings:) d
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Thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you for stopping by Gail:) blessings
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Thanks for the mini lessons on the Hebrew language. Interesting interpretation.
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Thank you for stopping by:) The word pictures speak to my heart and reflect understanding I couldn’t figure out on my own. Living and active:) God bless.
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A Jewish friend said to me once, that without understanding the Hebrew language one couldn’t fully understand the Bible or Torah. Perhaps this is what he means.
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Gosh, this has doubly blessed me today!! Thank you for sharing!! Wow!
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