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potirone -> RE: Jesus Christ - Let's Share about Him! (7/8/2006 5:15:53 PM)
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hello everyone, One thing that I really love about this thread is the level of intimacy with God that is reflected in the writings………..Often, the way that we express our love for Christ becomes such a routine, locked inside the use of washed-out words and cliché emotions that don’t belong to us………………….It is so refreshing to bare one’s soul here, with no sense of falseness and reserve......Thanks so much for continuously writing…… quote:
This is a topic dedicated to Jesus of the People, the glorified risen Christ but the incredibly Human Man who hasn't changed one bit since He walked the shores and villages of Galilee... this wonderful, feeling, deeply passionate Jesus. Sister, thanks again for reminding us about that................... quote:
What about now? What is in His heart and emotions when He looks at you? How about when He sees your loneliness and everyday struggles? Where is He? Is there something He despertately wants to communicate with you? Jesus is present by my side, every single moment, and, even though i cannot "feel" His presence at times, i know He is there. " When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown"(Isaiah 43:2) The story doesn't end with Jesus's resurrection.... He's here with us now, and longs for a romance with us....... quote:
Once upon a time: It’s there, all throughout the Bible, the stuff of legends, the great love story. The damsel in distress, the one locked in the tower surrounded by thorns, the wayward one who sought out lesser lovers only to have her heart broken. She was beautiful in the beginning. No one could compare to her. The Prince had longed for her, before time began. He always longed for her, a bride. You’ll find this longing throughout his book. (Ezekiel 16:14, Isaiah 54:4-6, Hosea 2:19, 2 Cor.11:2, Rev. 21:19 to name a few) She was created in His image. “Male and female He created them.” (Genesis) two, yet they were one. The he-she of His Being. This was the beginning of what He called. “Bride.” She was beautiful, innocent, unashamed and naked. But every love story has a villain. It can be a witch, or an evil wizard but the bait is set. And there’s always a promise. She will become wise. She will become powerful if she only processes the fourth ring. The promise appears beautiful but it is the beautiful side of evil and ultimately leads to death. So Bride picks her finger with the needle. She eats the poisoned apple. Immediately the curse takes effect, not only upon her but the whole kingdom. Sleep comes upon one and all. Great thorns grow up all around the castle and cover the entire wood or winter has come without the joy of Christmas. The last petal is about to fall from the enchanted rose. All hope is gone. She has been wounded with a wound from which there seemingly is no cure. Who will dare scale the castle wall or enter the thorn-briar wood to face the dragon? There comes a Hero! “Behold! There shines a light in the darkened wood! There comes a Knight to do thee good! Through the briars He reached His hand. The Soul awakens at his command, “Entrapped thus ye break My heart. I push the thorny branches apart.” The soul so long in darkness lain, beholds his hand torn in pain. The thorns grasped and marked with furrows red. His white palm until it bled.” Kisstheson, I loved how you brought the theme, intertwining common stories with the greatest story ever….. The beautiful bride and her lover…..the jealous villain who is excluded and seeks revenge….. We are all Jesus’ beloved… what lover today would go though what he did for us? Satan in the garden brought in confusion and separation from God………Jesus is the redeemer….. You write so beautifully....... Blessings
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