Revelation 1:9-18
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.
The Bard is said to be the basis of every story ever written. I'm ... not so sure. John 21 tells us Jesus is really the Cornerstone. The Rock. The Foundation.
Because the History of Papyrus like 46 - we know Paul was writing while the Temple was still in operation. Before the sack of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.
We can surmise John had last seen Jesus about 63 years earlier based upon his exile and the Emperor who exiled John to Patmos.
At some point in the later decades of life - we decide something important. We decide we have lived a life worth living. And in having this gratitude - we blaze a candle held for the Path of Jesus for ourselves, friends, loved ones, family and people yet unborn.
"Peggy Sue Got Married" 1986 explores a middle aged woman in the Hospital in the middle of a divorce. Peggy Sue has the opportunity to re-live her past - to seemingly decide - if she would change her life completely and utterly from the start of her adult years out of High School. Asking the question - was this a life worth living.
A movie of profound ideas of infinite hope and love. Love prevails. Surely a message of God Himself.
Setting the Scene ~
We find Peggy Sue - a married woman of about 20 years is discovering she is back in High School visiting places gone and people departed. In perplexity - awe and wonder - suddenly - the Phone rings - her daughter Beth's namesake is on the phone.
We find Peggy Sue's Mother gives us the immortal lines of Youth Group Leaders everywhere. As well as reminding us to do the right thing every day.
Exploring Life worth living!
And off Peggy Sue goes to see the dearly beloved.
The Journey...
And we have arrived at Revelation 1!!!
Complete with Herod's thoughts on John the Baptist as Jesus in 2:08. So much of life has been considered before.
With a glimpse of what John found in finding Jesus.
Ephesians 1:10
A plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Abba Father
The Blessing of God fall on us.
When we rejoice - we are happier.
When trouble in life comes - with You - we overcome.
When we see life multiplied - we Rejoice.
Your blessings fall on us and the ones we love. Upon the people You have given us.
All over our culture, all over our nation.
Soak is with the Steadfast Love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Worldwide we pray this and have the joy of thinking as we go to sleep -
Our Father God - You - cover the planet with the prayers of the believing hearts.
For the prayers we hold to us so closely. For the prayers of good health.
To know ech day - we have opportunity - to have meaningful life - building our soul - to You.
In Jesus Christ. We Love Jesus and Bless Him. Thanking You for our Blessings and asking You to
uphold and heal our concerns.
We abundantly lift up Napa County for healing and rain.
Jesus is Willing. Amen.
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