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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Matthew 1:8 ~ The Father



This last summer we were in Hawaii, touring different aspects of the Sugar Cane fields that were. And somehow it felt familiar. We saw a vintage Lithograph of our hotel site, it was a dock for the sugar cane boats to sail in. Somehow, it felt familiar.


In the 1980s, to go to Galveston and drive down Broadway, you'd see into the warehouse docks. They looked like they would last forever and been planned by the Roman Empire. It was where cargo came in from the South Pacific. Cotton from around the world going in and out. Dairy and animal livestock.

It was
GIGANTIC

And
Daunting









And another time this was so, familiar...







Yes, correct, "Raiders of the Lost Ark"



Yes, praying around the world. In Jesus. Amen. 












Seeing the ENORMOUS dock warehouses, empty or in use, made you think about what enormous buildings could hold. If you looked. Seek and you will find.....


What else is so interesting?











We rely on Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni's Sistine Chapel ceiling to make our point today.





Matthew 1:8





Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, 
and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, 
and Joram the father of Uzziah




And man shall live by every Word of the Bible. Jesus told us this in Matthew 4:4. And then we have Posts where the beautiful and highlighted words flow in us like Living Water. 

Jesus fulfills every dot and every iota of the Word of God. Jesus tells us this in Matthew 5:18. Does the Word of God conflict. No, the Word of God is Living Water and flows together as the streams and rivers and oceans do. The Word of God makes a fabulous analogy here. There are times streams want water, other times they are filled to overflowing - we well know the Ocean is changeable due to the winds.


John 3:8

 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.


We have the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's work due to age, change, decay and fire. In this manner:

1) The Royal Stoaa was part of the Temple of Jerusalem, and was Roman Architecture


2) The first Vatican was pulling together the Holy Spirit in building the first Vatican









The first Vatican, Old St Peter's Basilica became more ornate as time went by. Started in 400 A.D. 

In 1309, Pope Clement V moved to Avignon, France for the protection of the French monarchy from the rebellions in Rome and the decay of the Vatican Basilica.

By the 15th century, the church was falling into ruin. Discussions on repairing parts of the structure commenced upon the pope's return from Avignon. Two people involved in this reconstruction were Leon Battista Alberti and Bernardo Rossellino, who improved the apse and partially added a multi-story benediction loggia to the atrium façade, on which construction continued intermittently until the new basilica was begun. Alberti pronounced the basilica a structural abomination.

At first, Pope Julius II had every intention of preserving the old building, but his attention soon turned toward tearing it down and building a new structure. Many people of the time were shocked by the proposal, as the building represented papal continuity going back to Saint Peter. The original altar was to be preserved in the new structure that housed it. The church was demolished in 1505 and construction of the new church began the following year.




We know destruction
would have been 
by fire.

This year we have
a historic Vote
and change
after a 
Plague.

On one side of the Continent, Flood
On the other side of the Continent, Fire

Galveston saw
almost all their historic
Warehouses torn down by the 1990s.
And now building up tourism
as Hawaii
has
and will become
the 4th Largest Port
in the USA
for cruises


I hope the changes
we have prayed for
will provide
ALL
the Righteous
with
JUBILEE

Please
Jesus,
Amen




1 Corinthians 3:9-15


For we are God's fellow workers. 
You are God's field, God's building. 

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.



Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." 

"Blessed indeed," 
says the Spirit, 
"that they may rest from their labors, 
for their deeds follow them!"








Jesus answers this analogy too - the wind and the waves obey Jesus. 

Solomon called this the hand of woe and the hand of Blessing are from Father God.

Saying - the seasons of life and their challenges draw us to the wisdom of God. If we see answers to the questions we have in life - The Bible is going to have a Word to tell us of God and our difficulties.





We could breeze on past Matthew 1:8. 

And yet Jesus said every Word of God is important. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thought so. The Sistine Chapel is not filled with all the people of the Bible. This was important to Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.

The wind of curiosity. Why? Why is this important to Michelangelo?

The Geneology of Joseph. Through David and the Kings. The Kings of  Israel/Judah are simply a family tree and how the generations mix and change.

Preparing us - our parents and our children - cannot count on similar lives. Even in the robe wearing days - the generations wove in and out like needlepoint. God is going to define the generations. This doesn't suggest not loving each other - this is saying prepare for change.



Asa - Asa is a very good man and he is here for 41 years. What changes come from being in one place for a long time. Michelangelo know the Vatican was not going to wrap up quickly.

Asa is a King of Judah know for wholehearted devotion. Michelangelo was known to love his work and grow more devoted to God for preparing these works for His House.





Jehoshaphat - Michelangelo never heard the phrase "Jumping Jehoshaphat" it is a product of entertainment. Michelangelo's interest is going to be deeper. Michelangelo is at the whim of popes, but he was raised - handed out to his nanny and her laborer husband. Michelangelo has seen a wide variety of life and social obligations. He is painting for God and battling for placement and denied his marble for his art.

Jehoshaphat - is a man for our modern age. He isn't orphaned or shoved on the throne too young. He has had time to observe the ways of life before his talents put him forth. He is of age at the throne at thirty-five and reigned for twenty-five years. He spent the first years of his reign fortifying his kingdom against the Kingdom of Israel. A man, a believer, a king of peace and prosperity. How to get things done at the top. Where are the sink holes.

This would grab the attention of Michelangelo.


What happens next - Michelangelo is fifty years away from death when he completes the ceiling. He is going to deal with more Popes, more generations, more artists. What is happening around him as generations change?




Jehoram - Generationally raised in faith, this man is far more interested in power. Perfect for those in Rome swirling around the Vatican for power itself. Out of the blue - Jehoram = remembered as one of the most decidedly wicked kings in Judah's history. His first official act as king was to murder his brothers as rivals. His reign starts out as co-regent as his father and grandfather - but he murders as he is free to do so.

Jehoram throws in with Ahab of Israel. Included even to discuss villainy. A choice, just not a wise person's choice.









Abba, Father!

We ask Your Blessings, in Jesus. Your Willing Blessings for the godly.

In this season of gifts and gift giving, we give thanks for grace. You have saved us through faith. And this is not our own doing; This is the gift of God.





To grant to those who mourn in Zion—
    to give them a beautiful headdress 
instead of ashes 



The oil of gladness instead of mourning




   The garment of praise 
instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called 

Oaks of Righteousness
    The planting of the Lord, 
that He may be glorified.


They shall build up the ancient ruins;
    they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities
    The devastations of many generations.






Do all the Good
God puts 
forth
for you to do

His Grace
upon
Grace



WE PRAY
for
THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

To be 
the Voice
of LOVE
Joy, Peace, Patience,
Goodness,
Faithfulness,
gentleness
and
SELF CONTROL

And ask You
for appropriate leadership.


Yesterday, worldwide leaders
condemned the erratic and unfaithful Sermon
given by Bishop Budde.
In 2020, Budde chastised President Trump
for saving St John Church from arson and holding up a Bible.
Saying he was unkind to the homeless in the Peaceful Protests.
Peaceful Protests.  
And now, chastised for stopping gender
surgeries upon children.

Let's pray
for the departure
of what
 is not
good.

Worldwide leaders said, 
"The Sermon represents a church
not led by Jesus Christ and His Teachings
and Word. 

A broken down
liberal refuge institution seeking only donations."

We pray the Blessing
of Growth
upon the Church
Proclaiming
The Entire Word of God
and the 
Growing Portion
of the Episcopal Church.




We Pray
for Leadership
in The National Cathedral

Shining
The Light of Love Peace and Joy
upon
The Teachings of Jesus Christ.
God of Love
God of Encouragement
God of the Bible. 







The safety 
of those
helping the earth 
to heal.


Let evil and practicing evil
depart 
far 
from us
and our children.

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


Gentle rain for California
without more mud slides
putting out the fires
speedy insurance
claims
and fast rebuilding
realizing the standard building codes
even of Reagan
were safe.
Peace

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 seek and find 
and bring,
to become,
 more Heaven
to this earth.

They ALL SAY
THE GRAHAM MINISTRY
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
IS 
DOING INCREDIBLE
SHAKE NORTH CAROLINA
SHAPE NORTH CAROLINA
Love and Mercy and Work.

GIVE TO
 SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Please.




And in Jesus - This Hope.
Faith and Love - we will rise up Believing Jesus.

Amen







♔ Lord Jesus Saves †









The Seat of Mercy
is
The Ark of the Covenant








Yes The Lord Fulfills His Purpose


Thank You Jesus The Lord






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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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