Dear Shalom, I am very happy to take out my Bible and kick
back. It is almost as good as being in Heaven where we will
enjoy the fellowship not only of ourselves and those we know,
but Francis, John, John, Teresa, and on and on and on and
poor dear brothers and sisters like the Waldenses and others
who died in the snow thinking no one even would find their
bones, let alone think about them for centuries. 2000 years
of the most beautiful people our minds could imagine, and
nothing to do forever but enjoy their company. And then
2000 years behind for those who led the way to our precious
Jesus.
And all the soldiers who never made it home but bought a ticket
to Heaven through their last moments on earth, well, I just
about get so excited I feel like having Church!!!!
Shabbot would be a wonderful idea. I think you are kind of
doing that already, but I'm sure it would be more fun if you
were not alone. I will plan to spend time on Sabbath and
type my scripture too. Shabbot would be a good time for
others to join, as it is a time I see as dedicated
unto God the Father, and I can sure use some quality
time with God the Father, for sure. If I interpret scripture
correctly, that is about all our precious Lord was here to
do. Make a direct pipeline to God the Father. So He most certainly above all would not begrudge us time praising the One who sits
on the Throne.
I almost hate to discuss these interpretations as I am afraid
that instead of basking in the joy of His presence I am opening
up some bizarre door to infinite squabbles about the jots and
tittles of our limited understanding of the mystery of the
Holy Spirit. But PRAISE GOD, Shalom, I know that would not
be with you.
May I please share what seems to me to be about as perfect
as we can put it:
Light up our hearts, O Master, who loves mankind, with
the pure light of Thy divine knowledge, and open the eyes
of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings;
instill in us also the fear of thy BLESSED commandments,
that, trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon
a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as
as are well pleasing to Thee.
For Thou art the light of our soul and bodies, O Christ
our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with thine
Unoriginate Father, and thine All-Holy, Good and Life-Giving
Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of men.
Wisdom! Let us attend! Let us listen to the Holy Gospel.
Peace be to thee who proclaim the Gospel.
Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.
(prayers the brethren prayed around 500 AD) |
