I think most of us at some point in our lives have experienced the experience of receiving a gift, and it needs batteries, and they don’t come included.
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God has promised mankind provision, and Jesus underlines this promise that it will be so.
I think this passage was one of Dad’s favorite blessings. He took “be fruitful and multiply” very seriously, as we are 11 siblings.
Something so special that I can see in my three daughters is their resemblance to Saby and me. Also, they have picked up from us the way they talk, walk, or behave, which is special and beautiful.
On day 6, God created man and woman in his image and likeness and to have dominion to be stewards of creation.
There is so much excitement for a new couple when they get their first house or apartment.
I’m no expert on plants or gardening. However, this analogy is very interesting. It speaks of the vinegrower who, with the Father, is the True Vine, Jesus, and the branches, which are us.
When I read this, I think of how proud God can be of his children.
This passage out of context sounds very attractive to those who are looking for a manual or steps to get God to do something they want or need.
Someone once gave me this Bible passage as a reference to tell me that I would be thrown into the fire for not abiding in Jesus.