King of the Jews

 

Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, 

“This is the King of the Jews.”

Luke 23:32-38

God Leads

 

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, 

and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 

And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out till the day that it was taken up. 

For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. 

Exodus 40:34-38

Ask. It's not a secret.

Listen. He longs for you to hear Him.

Gifts of Others

 

Tune by Aryeh

Couch by Dad

Roof by hubby, sons too

Quilts by nieces now grown

Story by Brannon, NX-01

Picture of pitcher by Grandma

Sunshine by...Who?

Apples too.

How much of your day is made up of the gifts of others?

Dearly loved.

 

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12

Good

 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those 

who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

Romans 8:28

Here We Go

 

All the people of Israel did just as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron. And on that very day the LORD brought the people of Israel 

out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Exodus 12:50-51

Purpose and Grace

 

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—

not because of anything we have done 

but because of his own purpose and grace. 

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 

2 Timothy 1:9

Why?

 

"God orchestrates human history according to the purposes of His grace.”

Rick Renner, 

from the book 

"How to Keep Your Head on Straight in a World Gone Crazy"

Christ

 

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  

John 14:6

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none 

other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. 

Acts 4:12