A question I ask myself sometimes is "What things am I missing out on without knowing?". Something in me is calling out for much more. When God created Eden, it was a lush garden paradise, a land of delight, there were all kinds of beautiful trees, so much gold, pearls, onyx, and lots more. It was so beautiful far beyond what we could imagine. God then placed Adam in this paradise and said "My good friend, I am handing this paradise over to you to manage, you can enjoy and manage as you see fit but do not eat from the tree of good and evil". And just like that, little old Adam was in charge of the most beautiful paradise. Now I notice Adam did not ask for this paradise. God just felt he needed this kind of paradise. God is like "This kind of paradise is the best for my little Adam". lol😅 Adam did not ask for Eve too. God is like ...hmmm! " my little Adam seems bored and lonely, let's give him a nice surprise" The Lord God said, “It is ...
I imagine that as a Mum, if I sent my daughter to the supermarket, I would arm her with a shopping list, phone, cash or credit cards for payment, directions to the store and whatever information I believe would aid her in fulfilling the task. If she gets stranded on the way back from the store or gets into any form of trouble, once she makes a plea call to me, I will be quick to move and make speedy efforts to resolve whatever challenges she may be facing. However, if I get a sudden call for plea from my daughter who should probably be in school or at home telling me that she is stranded and needs help. First I would be confused, querying why are you there? Why didn’t you tell me you were going there? Where exactly are you? What exactly happened? Then I would probably start trying to figure out how to resolve her challenges. It would be way more difficult than the first scenario because it was unexpected. Thinking about this scripture makes me wonder and then finally realize...
1. The Lord is my shepherd (Jehovah-Raha) ; I shall not want (Jehovah-Jireh). 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (Jehovah-Shalom): he leadeth me beside the still waters (Jehovah-Raha). 3. He restoreth my soul (Jehovah-Rapha): he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake (Jehovah-Tsidkenu). 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil (Jehovah-Nissi) : for thou art with me (Jehovah Shammah) ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Jehovah Raha). 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies (Jehovah Nissi): thou anointest my head with oil (Jehovah-Rapha); my cup runneth over (Jehovah-Jireh). 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. The Seven Redemptive Names of God Jehovah-Shalom – the Lord is our Peace Jehovah-Raha – the Lord is my Shepherd Jehovah-Jireh – the Lord will provide Jehovah-Nissi – the Lord our Ban...
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