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We have a couple of places, but one grand-child so far.
And I cannot remember others having any pics of their grandchildren displayed for others to see.
Now today, at the moment the word "pictures" is mentioned, a nice phone comes out of the person's pocket and many pics will be shown, and at least once or twice a special word is given for a couple of the pics as to what was happening the very moment when that specific shot was snapped.
Now I love pictures. I love seeing people's vacation pics. I like seeing some of those new grand-babies, too!
In this, I was thinking of the scripture where God displays His jewels.( His special treasures)
Malachi 3:16-18 KJV 16 Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
The Message Bible of the same verses reads this way: Then those whose lives honored GOD got together and talked it over. God saw what they were doing and listened in. A book was opened in God's presence and minutes were taken of the meeting, with the names of God the GOD-fearers written down, all the names of those who honored God's name. God-of the- Angel- Armies said, "They are all mine. They'll get special treatment when I go into action. I treat them with the same consideration and kindness that parents give the child who honors them. Once more you'll see the difference it makes between being a person who does the right thing and one who doesn't, between serving God and not serving Him."
Zechariah 9:16-17 NKJV 16 The LORD their God will save them in that day, as the clock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, Lifted like a banner over His land-----Lifted like a banner over His land----17 For how great is its goodness and how great its beauty! Grain shall make the young men thrive, and new wine the young women.
REDEMPTION!
We are God's special treasures. He spoke of saving Israel and we as Gentiles were grafted in. In Jesus we have salvation. In that forgiveness of sins, we find repentance to mean we have become the Lord's jewels. Their beauty is that of a submitted one to God. Their humility is seen in their character. They are vessels with the distinction of faithfulness. He gathers them together, delighting in their love for Him. Bright and shining, they glorify God. They are not of the world. They resemble their Maker. Oh the happy state of the believing heart totally devoted to God who finds peace and joy in love without borders.
Framed within the love of God, we prevail. Framed within God's love we find peace, honor and joy. God's people are His glory! The crown they wear is that which displays the beauty of the Lord and of His holiness.
God lives. He is merciful, just and loving. He refreshes us with grain and with wine. He gives out of His goodness. He desires His family to live as He lives. He desires them to have their life within Him and His plan.
Hebrews 11: 1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. 2 For by [faith-truth and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose )by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible.
Framing our week with the good things God speaks always brings us good things. But complaining or disputing that you will have another bad week only frames another "bad week" for you whether at work, school or at home with the kids.
Frame your days ahead with God's word and expect just what you speak. Then the beauty you will see and enjoy and more than that you will experience an eternity with God who planned for you from the foundation of the world.
I can show you pics of my kids, and grand-child, but I can also show you my life that speaks of God's goodness to me through healing, restoration and strength. Greater is He that is in you and me than he that is in the world. Truly God desires our lives FRAMED WITH HIS GOODNESS FOR HIS GLORY! AMEN!
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