He has called us to be made new with new surroundings and people. He is filled us with his grace. He does not abandon. He is our hope. He brings us back. He wants us. He is our salvation. He is our shelter. He is our Sheppard. He guides.
My bible commentary states that they examined each pagan woman, which took 3 months as so many Israelites had married the local pagans. Each woman was then given the option to renounce her gods and follow The Living God. Only 114 women (thought to be only 0.5%) refused to renounce their gods, so we’re asked to leave. It shows the importance of marriage where both follow/have the same beliefs. It’s a case of FAITH and not race.
17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” 9After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
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“Our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens…”
Ain’t it true. Even here, God was gracious to them even in their sinfulness. He left them a remnant and gave them a strong foothold. He gave light to their eyes and gave them relief. They were not forgotten.
He has also been faithful to us, to give us an advocate. In our sinfulness, he did not forget us. He set our feet upon a RICK and gave us relief from bondage and gave light to our eyes!
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” So much hope in this revelations chapter. In the midst of struggle, of pain, of sorrow is a God who will wipe away our tears, casting out all fear.
He has called us to be made new with new surroundings and people. He is filled us with his grace. He does not abandon. He is our hope. He brings us back. He wants us. He is our salvation. He is our shelter. He is our Sheppard. He guides.
I’m a bit lost in Ezra. I need to read it again.
My bible commentary states that they examined each pagan woman, which took 3 months as so many Israelites had married the local pagans. Each woman was then given the option to renounce her gods and follow The Living God. Only 114 women (thought to be only 0.5%) refused to renounce their gods, so we’re asked to leave. It shows the importance of marriage where both follow/have the same beliefs. It’s a case of FAITH and not race.
So beautiful
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What a cool picture of our robes being washed and made white in the blood of Jesus!
17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” 9After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
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Why 12000?
“Our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens…”
Ain’t it true. Even here, God was gracious to them even in their sinfulness. He left them a remnant and gave them a strong foothold. He gave light to their eyes and gave them relief. They were not forgotten.
He has also been faithful to us, to give us an advocate. In our sinfulness, he did not forget us. He set our feet upon a RICK and gave us relief from bondage and gave light to our eyes!
Amen! Sometimes we’ll be called to lead just as Ezra was and we have to do with the need of the times!
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” So much hope in this revelations chapter. In the midst of struggle, of pain, of sorrow is a God who will wipe away our tears, casting out all fear.
I love that part too!!!
He is our only hope! So grateful for His everlasting loving kindness!