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Friday, October 11, 2024

Hebrews 11 ~ an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith

 


On earth, as it is in Heaven
Your Good Will be done




Hebrews 11



11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.


4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.

13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. 20 By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. 21 By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.

29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,[a] they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.


Hebrews 11 is many, many emotions. Faith, the disclaimer when men walked about in sandals and long robes, suresuresuresure, and only if this could happen to me. Please.

Hebrews 11 makes us grow and lean into this:


Romans 8:28 

 And we know that for those who love God 
all things 
work together for good, 
for those 
who are called according
 to His Purpose.


About 10 years ago, our small wooden fence collapsed, and we found very few people who wanted to fence for less than $8,000 for a full fence in the 4th largest City in the USA. And I felt discouraged with unanswered calls or solid 'NO' on the phone. And accordingly sat down to see what fencing was available from Home Depot. They had a charming fence made of Shiplap and contoured edges. This looked rather Williamsburg to me. The pretty out lying houses of Williamsburg where they dried and smoked meat, kept ice to churn butter, made a collection of herbs and flowers for medicinal purposes. Tools were housed. Homemade Brooms. Kept chickens. Or Guns in a magazine. 

And I went from discouragement to glee. I was about to put up a Williamsburg fence, find a friend of Edward's who loved carpentry and needed a project, and build a fence for us. I would whitewash like Tom Sawyer. Then I shopped for the best used Amish birdhouses.  And found huge birdhouses for $50.  The finished price $550, way down from any quote.

Went to Church, where someone we like a lot said homeownership would drag you down. And I said it depends on what you imagine and dream for the project and explained my fence.

I love the revival history of Williamsburg. I like my new fence a thousand times better than the old dull, grey fence.



When we lived in our newlywed cottage, the garage door fell into bits during a storm. 1996 and the cost was going to be $2,500. I called 12 places for a quote, I learned this from Edward's career, and found I needed a new idea. My mother had a friend who was a carpenter and needed a project. Instead of pressed metal, we bought 2 huge sheets of good plywood, put them up on a new frame and added a wooden, much improved, crown molding at the bottom. Finished price $295. 



Romans 8:28 

 And we know that for those who love God 
all things 
work together for good, 
for those 
who are called according
 to His Purpose.

Oct 23, 2019


Dallas, October 23, 2019, tornadoes called F4 ripped into Dallas for almost 17 miles. Missed my mother's house but destroyed 3 blocks away West and 1 block behind her East 2 blocks. She was so tired, at age 86, and elderly, they were sleeping in the hallway peacefully.

The first block to be destroyed was Edward's cousins' cousin.  They thought they were the one house to escape, and the next day discovered the house was flooded thoroughly because the roof had moved over a foot to ruin the structure.

The bad news, the insurance took 2 years to quote and begin.  The good news, the insurance took 2 years to quote and begin. Our 92-year-old cousin's cousin and her daughter had 2 years to plan the moves. And very, very much LOVE what they did with time and materials and boredom.

My mother's excellent friend, Charles, age 78 years, was in Home Depot during the tornado. He said they ran from place to place while nervous managers plotted to get them away from the tools becoming torpedoes. Charles said it was very much like a "Die Hard" Movie. And the building with a steel structure was entirely flattened. He said the 32 people climbed out of the building like it was a metal pancake.  Later, the new Home Depot building next door said it saved them an enormous amount of money to skip the needed repairs.  Charles did say he was not as enthusiastic, but never ran faster like a track team.



King Charles fought tirelessly to have an Architectural Uprising. He didn't want to see their History wiped away in a worldwide rectangular building, blah humbug. Kills Tourism and property values.


Time for an Architectural Uprising.

Tourism funds and needs to see ARCHITECTURE

Not Rectangular Building Blah Blah.



Time for an Architectural Uprising.

Tourism funds and needs to see ARCHITECTURE

Not Rectangular Building Blah Blah.



Time for an Architectural Uprising.

Tourism funds and needs to see ARCHITECTURE

Not Rectangular Building Blah Blah.







Time for an Architectural Uprising.

Tourism funds and needs to see ARCHITECTURE

Not Rectangular Building Blah Blah.


It is amazing what architectural salvage will do for Residential housing. With time and thought and boredom. 


May God Please Bless America
we need Him






Abba, Father,




FATHER,
In the Name of Jesus
we pray the disaster of Hurricane Milton
is AVOIDED.
PLEASE, LORD. 




Romans 3:21-31 
The Message

God Has Set Things Right 

21-24 But in our time something new has been added. What Moses and the prophets witnessed to all those years has happened. The God-setting-things-right that we read about has become Jesus-setting-things-right for us. 

And not only for us, but for everyone 
who believes 
in Him. 
For there is no difference between us and them in this.





We pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.








The People of North Carolina
request most:
Baby Items
and

COLD WEATHER is COMING ITEMS:

SAMARITANS PURSE
Link Below

Cast Iron Stoves  = = = are first on the list
Coats, Jackets, Hats, Gloves
In Good Condition, please
Sweaters, 
Blankets
Comforters
Throw Away Hand Warmers
Fire Pits and those items
Lanterns

Fencing Materials
Livestock Supplies

Help The Elderly!!!




With Your Help
We will act justly
 and to love mercy
 and to walk humbly with You, our God.

Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well, in Jesus Christ. 

Help us find and bring
to become
 more Heaven
to this earth.





In Jesus Christ is 
Our Love, Joy and Hope.

BLESS those working for
Post Pandemic Healing
and Flood Healing
and Care.








Especially in all 6 States.
The people crying for 
HELP.

Bless us 
all, 
worldwide
with Healing
Safety
Prosperity and
Worldwide
Peace!
We ask healing
of Your Good Creation



HEAL OUR NATION

28 days
or sooner for Early Voting
Please Vote 
and Vote Responsibly.


For Children 
in their Schools, 
....all safety. 
They Need Our Prayers, Father!

The Catholics
Announce 
an Ad Campaign
against
The Child Abuse
in 
Gender modification.

God Lord deliver them.


For those who protect 
and defend 
the USA:

Protect us: 
from arsonists.
Keep our food supply safe 
and the supply chain.
Support the Police.
Safety from Crime.

The Preservation
and Honoring
ALL of our Constitutional Rights.

Veterans fought for us.

For Worldwide Peace.
And the Peace of Israel.


The safety 
of Your people.
The safety 
of those
helping the earth 
to heal.
GOD BLESS THEM
Let evil and practicing evil
depart far from us
and our children.



And in Jesus - this Hope, 
Faith and Love - we will rise up believing Jesus. 
Amen.





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Yes The Lord Fulfills His Purpose


Thank You, Jesus






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Who Jesus Is
1 Timothy 1:1-11 ~ God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope
Matthew 16:13-20 ~ who do people say the Son of Man is?

Good News for us to remember and Think Upon
Animals are found in Heaven ~ 6 Prophets See Animals in Heaven

Anger, Jealousy=Trouble




The Bible explains the Bible, Prophetically

Bible - in your hand, today

Bible Accuracy



Blessing







Blessing our Father God

Blessing - unaware

Boundaries

Brothers
Christmas - His Word Upholds the Universe - December 25th


Psalm 135 ~ who is in your midst
John 1:1-14, 16, 29-51 ~ He was in the world

Details - Putting it all together and discovering it is about God

Psalm 108 ~ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

Determine your own path, just love Him

Judges 16 ~ like any other man
John 4:43-54 ~ Doing what Jesus says


Earthquake

Every Day, Still Today
Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow


Exodus - History












Heavenly Hosts
His Messengers of Light












Elements of Nature Displaying HIS Glory
Exodus 40:16-38 ~ In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

I Decide What is Right and Wrong - God noticed this in the Garden of Eden from Eve

Individualism and Groups

It's the End of the World as We Know it, And I Feel Fine. (One of our most read posts.)
Grandpa - The Bible is Really the Life Story of People and
their Abba









Gates of Heaven


Gifts of God, all of us


Giving - God certainly is





























Glory


God sees His Creation as Good!!!


Gravity






















Good Friday

Gossip

Gratitude

Greatest

Grief, Forgiveness, Homecoming


Hated Emotion - Fear




































History - Is There History Showing Jesus was Alive - VERY EXTENSIVE HISTORY

Holiness


Holy Spirit ~ Manifestations

Homeward Bound, still a sojourner

Honey, Do this

Invitation
John 3:31-36 ~ that God is true

Israel - Destroyed Completely and Rebuilt. A sign of Jesus. Existing today.

Jesus clearly put a Foundation for His Resurrection to be Believed by the Multitudes of all of Israel and the Nations

Jesus and His Childhood Privacy
Nazareth - What Jesus did See Growing Up

John the Beloved Disciple


The Journey of Joseph


























Live It
Psalm 117 ~ Praise the Lord
Psalm 82 ~ rescue the weak and the needy
2 Samuel 4:1-12 ~ David answered
Hebrews 12 ~ Thankful
Psalm 31:3-8,17-21 ~ Thou hast redeemed me
Isaiah 40:1-11 ~ His reward is with Him
Matthew 13:31-32 ~ the birds of the air come and perch in its branches
Matthew 6:25-34 ~ your heavenly Father knows that you need
Luke 11:29-32 ~ Rise up
Psalm 126 ~ shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves
Luke 14:15-24 ~ there is still room
Joshua 1:1-9 ~ I am giving
Acts 5 ~ speak in the name of Jesus
John 1 ~ the Light shines
John 3:5-8 ~ born again
~ they went on from there and passed through Galilee
Judges 20 ~ Israel

Losing a Loved One - Passing ON

Revelation 21:22-27 ~ those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life

Not Being Tossed Back and Forth with Emotion
Ephesians 4 ~ speaking the truth in Love

Marriage
Romans 7:1-12 ~ bear fruit for God
1 Corinthians 7 ~ For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband
Genesis 37:12-24 ~ when Reuben
Psalm 143 ~ Your steadfast love
Psalm 86 ~ For great is your steadfast love

Media... taking it down the path
1 Corinthians 10 ~ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God





Mercy, an Inseparable Component of Truth
Matthew 23:23-26 ~ clean
1 Samuel 12 ~ serve the Lord with all your heart
Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The great and first commandment. And a second is like it

Miscellaneous
Job 38 ~ Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Psalm 19 ~ the heavens declare the glory of God
2 Kings 5:1-15 ~ a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper
1 Chronicles 13 ~ the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom










Peace




Pharisee ~ Religion
Luke 11:42-46 ~ Woe to you Pharisees!


Pictorial Images of the 12 Tribes of Israel








Picture It


















Overcoming, with God's help!


Positive Attitude in Trouble




Prophets - the Law and the Old Men in Robes or People who Love the Lord. Flaws and Virtues. What They Sought in the Lord and What Drew Them to Him.



Praise



























Prayer

Psalm 91 ~ Prayer is always heard, God has an open door policy



Prayer Needs




Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words

Promises

Prosperity Gospel











Repeat and Repeat







Rest

Restore

Revelation 8:2
Seven Angels who stand before God

Revisionist History - Moses and Jeremiah said
there would be days like this
Deuteronomy 8
Jeremiah 23


Rock


SALVATION! What is needed?

Science - Blinded me - No - He Who Opens the Eyes of the Blind - With Science!!!

Second (3rd or 4th) Rate Seventh Level of Heaven

Seventh Level of Heaven







Shepherd

Smile!



Time Management





Life and Travels of Paul

Shroud

Transfiguration



True
The World Changed Rapidly after the first Easter



Trust Him

Uncomfortable Scripture

Video Game Player

Visual







Who is like our God?

Willingly

Works and Grace
Mark 1:4-11 ~ You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased

Worry

Wrathful, Nasty Old God from the Old Testament

Yahweh




Years - Thousands of Them are Yesterday in His Sight


80 Books of the Bible
Holy Spirit Approved by the First Council Nicaea and St. Nicholas
Included by the Essenes in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Today included by the Catholic Church
God wants to save the world.
The Apocrypha has Purpose; other cultures blend here.





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