Monday, December 31, 2018

Redemption

The lines of the scroll read destruction, but she heard redemption. Not in the way that the story was told or the phrases that were used, but as an interruption. The thin paper was unfurled and a man with an aged, white beard read it in two languages, one she knew and one she did not recognize. It was a tale of woe. The words were precise and easily understood. The meaning was clear. It was a proclamation of despair. If you heard only the words of the story, all was hopeless. But as it was told, she heard a whisper, a quiet shout, a still, small voice, repeating over and over: redemption. Your destruction has come, you deserve it, you've earned it, but before it reaches you, a rescuer intervenes and carries you to safety. All of your wise men, prior experience, and hidden knowledge have not predicted this salvation. You will see it with your own eyes.

20 comments:

  1. Grace! And what a fine story to bring it to life in our minds. Wishing you a wonderful new year!

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  2. "but before it reaches you, a rescuer intervenes and carries you to safety. All of your wise men, prior experience, and hidden knowledge have not predicted this salvation. " This is beautiful.

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  3. Happy New Year, Sandi!
    May it will be the best year for you and your family!
    What you wrote is beautiful and inspiring!

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  4. A very mysterious and interesting text.
    Happy New Year!

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  5. Great themes for the New Year! Redemption, Salvation, Hope!! Happy New Year!!❤️

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  6. Que o ano de 2019 lhe traga tudo o que deseja, principalmente saúde, amor e paz.
    Um beijo.

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  7. Sandi, I saw your question about the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix. It isn't related to the one in North Carolina. It is currently part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel group.

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  8. Oh Sandi! Beautifully done...and our redemption from this world draweth nigh. xx

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  9. Hi Sandi
    For God so loved the world that He gave His only beloved Son. No greater love than this.

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  10. Lift up your heads...Your redemption draweth nigh! Luke 21:28

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  11. Only Christ can bring salvation.
    A blessed New Year!

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  12. Hello Sandy!
    Happy New Year to you and your family! Enjoy your weekend!
    Dimi...

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  13. A very happy New Year to you and yours.

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  14. We're great sinners, and as such deserve destruction. But God intervenes and saves us, so that destruction turns into redemption.
    Have a happy, blessed 2019 year, Sandi!

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