Hopefully helped an old friend!

Dear Bloggers,

I had the opportunity tonight to share a little bit of scripture that I found with a struggling friend from my past. It seems that she is hurting for one of her children that is having some tough times right now. This is my 1st time actually being able to pull something from HIS word in hopes of helping someone else. I have always been a good listener and I feel that I am a very true friend to people, but it feels WONDERFUL to share HIS word and HIS wisdom with someone in need.

By the way, this is the scripture that I told her to read....Jeremiah 31:15-17

15This is what the Lord says:
"A voice is heard in Ramah,
mourning and great weeping,
Rachel weeping for her children
and refusing to be comforted,
because her children are no more"

16This is what the Lord says:
"Restrain your voice from weeping
and your eyes from tears,
for your work will be rewarded,"
declares the Lord.
"They will return from the land of the enemy,

17So there is hope for your future
declares the Lord,
"Your children will return to their own land."

I sure hope my friend realizes that praying for our children is the best thing that we can do for them!

Amen

Luke 7:33-35

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and interpretations of my last blog! I am SO EXCITED about this blog opportunity to share and learn about HIS word that I couldn't wait until Friday to post my next passage.

Luke 7:33-35 states, 33"For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon' 34The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners."' 35But wisdom is proved right by all her children."


Ok, so back in John 7:18-19 John questions whether Jesus is the "one who was to come or should we expect someone else?" I understand that John was not testing his faith, but was honest about his doubts and wanted confirmation. Then in John 7:31 the Pharisees rejected God's purpose because they weren't baptized by John.

Now for the confusing part for me......John needs confirmation that Jesus is the Messiah, then Pharisees reject God because they weren't baptized by John and then in John:33-35 Jesus is pointing out that both He and John were rejected, SO what does 35"But wisdom is proved right by all her children" mean?

Is Jesus simply stating that with longevity of faith that all "children" will understand and accept?

Let me know your thoughts and understanding.

Have a wonderful weekend!
God Bless

Luke 4:14-30

I am currently reading the book of LUKE and was confused by this scripture. I am wondering if I don't need to know the stories of Elijah and Elisha in order to fully understand. My confusion is this....I don't understand why the people of Nazareth were so angry. I understand what Luke is stating about the fact that Elijah wasn't sent to the widows and Elisha didn't cleanse the leprosy stricken. I guess I just don't understand why they rejected Jesus so intently. Please give me your views on this passage and maybe we can figure it out together. Thanks!

Bible Study via blog...what wonderful technology!

I will post another passage on Friday, so visit back.

God Bless!