Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue, and
if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Philippians 4:8 is one of my favorite
verses. It encompasses so much that can
be applied in many areas of our lives.
Along with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 the words are
good character traits to dwell on. We desire the Holy Spirit to work in us and
change us to be more like our Savior Jesus. This journey is a life-time
process.
I was mediating on this verse and
praying that each aspect of my life, specifically each gateway of my body would
be ruled be these qualities. The Lord
knows we need to test all things that pass our lips, eyes, nose and ears…both
entering and exiting. We want only things to pass that are nourishing, edifying,
strengthening, uplifting, and instructional – things that will build us and
others up physically, mentally, and spiritually.
As reflected on in my last blog with
our snowfall, may the gateways of our body, mind and heart be white as snow. May
we cherish and seek the raw beauty and purity of God, his word, and his
creation.
As I meditated a vision of this graphic came to mind:
though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah
1:18
We have
enjoyed the beauty of snow the past two weeks - a rarity for us in our area.
The quiet falling
snow is an amazing sight - such a marvelous creation – a highlight of the
winter season. Everything looks new and different
covered in icy white. As I photographed
our yard I was reminded of this song and the verse above.
White
As Snow - Maranatha Singers
More snowy scenes from our yard this December.
Snow is used
in describing the brilliance of our great God and risen Lord Jesus Christ.
I beheld till the thrones were cast down,
and the Ancient of days did sit,
whose garment was white as snow,
and the hair of his head like the pure wool:
his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as
burning fire.
Daniel 7:9
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment
white as snow:
Matthew 28:3
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as
snow;
so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Mark 9:3
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white
as snow;
and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Revelation 1:14
Hold up my goings in
thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
Psalm 17:5
I created a video with my photos and video clips of the falling snow in our yard.
Dec 2/3 – Rev. 12 sign
approx. start (42 weeks) See Shiloh-Redeemer document Dec 5 - World Soils Day
- 2016 Theme: “Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life”
Dec. 11/12 – Hope Over Fear is the twelfth consequential Nobel Peace Prize
Exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center. The exhibition is opened by the laureate
on December 11th - opens to the public December 12th at 12.00 and is
in display through November 2017.
And take heed to
yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and
drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
For as a snare shall
it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye
therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these
things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
In between the rain clouds, my husband captured a video of Venus in the SW sky
right after sunset! (The images above
are from the video.) This bright light in the horizon is quite an
attention-getter! These illuminations have really caught our eye!
Incredible transformation caught on our simple camera.
This video was taken
on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
The prior week on Monday evening, November 21, just after
sunset my husband saw Venus in the same location where Sirius appeared Sunday
morning as I shared in my last blog. It's amazing how the sky changes
while we sleep...the constellations are moving westward overnight.
The
early evening sky is dominated by brilliant Venus. Astronomy tells us that next
to the sun and moon, the planet Venus is the brightest object we can see in the
night sky.
Another video of Venus sighted in Greece on Nov. 27, 2016.
And
he that overcometh,
and keepeth my works unto the end,
to him will I give power over the nations:
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron;
as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken
to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
And I will give him the morning star.
Revelation 2:26-28
Venus was referred to as the Bright Morning Star by the ancients, a title used of the Lord Jesus in Revelation 22, in close proximity to the reference to him as “Alpha and Omega.”
Note: Mazzaroth (constellation) or Biblical
astronomy studies the creation that God made and set in order. It is not
astrology which the bible admonishes us not to follow.
We finally
had some clear skies this morning after days of rain and clouds. The view of
the stars before daylight was incredible. Such vibrant, amazing pulsating colors! What beautiful, intriguing lights!!
There are
regular pulsating stars. I saw my first
one this summer...never noticed them before.
Yet, I am discovering so much - a vast classroom "chalkboard"
is directly above our heads. Just lift
your eyes up to see and learn. I have
shared some of my findings on this "learning journey" at: http://tammyjdub.blogspot.com/2016/07/mazzaroth-gospel-in-stars.html
Apparently
(as shown on Stellarium) we saw Sirius and the star above Orion in our morning
SW sky appears to be Betelgeuse.
There is so
much to discover!
I am in awe that our
incredible God has created and set in motion the stars, moon and sun!
Shown above is our morning sky in Oregon on November 27,
2016, according to Stellarium.
Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades,
and the chambers of the south.
Job
9:9
Each glowing ball of color is the star as captured in my videos!
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades,
or loose the bands of Orion?
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season?
or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
Job
38:31-32
Orion, a sidereal
of the constellation Taurus, it is said to be the most spectacular and
wonderful sight in the night sky. Orion is pictured as a mighty hunter with a
club in his right hand. In his left hand, he holds the skin of a lion that he
has killed. Orion is mentioned twice in the book of Job and once in the
prophecy of Amos. Orion means “coming forth as light.”
The brightest star in the
constellation is Betelgeuse, meaning “the coming of the branch.” Another star in his foot is Rigel,
meaning “the foot that crushes.” In the shoulder of the constellation is a star
called Bellatrix, meaning “quickly coming.” In his leg is a star called Saiph
meaning, “bruised.” Again, as in every other case, we are reminded of Christ
crushing the head of the seed of the serpent. Orion is obviously a picture of
Christ coming in power and great glory.
It is absolutely amazing watching the stars change color!
Canis Major
Like the
other major constellations there are three sidereal sidepieces, which help to
tell the story of Gemini. The first is Canis Major. It is depicted as a large
dog and should be considered along with the second sidereal sidepiece, Canis
Minor — a small dog. Over the centuries, these two constellations lost their original
significance. The Greeks supposed them to be the hunting dogs of Orion when, in
fact, the names of the stars in Canis Major and Canis Minor reveal that they
were not originally dogs at all, but pictures of the Prince of Peace and
Redeemer of the world.
The most
significant star Canis Major is Sirius —
the brightest star in the entire heavens. Sirius is the most glorious star
in the sky, meaning “the Prince.” It is the root word from which we derive the
title, “Sir.”
>>>> My video from our morning sky show! <<<<
The star images you see are taken from this video.
Here is a nice high-quality video I found:
Betelgeuse, Rigel, Pulsating Variable Stars
(24-11-2016) Telescope
In addition to the sights this morning, Monday
evening, November 21, just after sunset my husband saw Venus in the same
location where Sirius appeared this morning.
It's amazing how the sky changes while we sleep...the constellations are
moving westward overnight.
"The
heavens declare the glory of God;
and the
firmament sheweth his handy work.
Day unto day
uttereth speech, and
There is no
speech nor language, where their voice is not heard."
night unto
night sheweth knowledge.
Psalm 19:1-3
Note: Mazzaroth (constellation) or Biblical
astronomy studies the creation that God made and set in order. It is not
astrology which the bible admonishes us not to follow.
For by him were all things created,
that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they
be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created
by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things
consist.
