Waiting on the Conductor

Ready, set go! 

The long awaited day is here! We purchased tickets in advance and we’re heading out soon!

We patiently waited in line while eating sweet kettle popcorn and talking about the anticipated journey.

Got our tickets in hand. Waiting for the Conductor to call.  Which train are we boarding? 

Our wait before departure was about 40 minutes, but passed quickly.  A day with Thomas. 

 

I am reminded of another Thomas, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus.  Thomas (called the Twin) you could say “missed the train” and wasn’t present when Jesus appeared after his resurrection to the other disciples. A man who once he saw the physical evidence of the risen Lord he believed and was overjoyed!  (John 20:24-29)

Update

April 18/19, 2020 - Shemini (The Eighth) 

https://torahcalendar.com/Calendar.asp?YM=Y2020M1

- Parashah #26 Scripture Readings

Torah Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarahs 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17

https://free.messianicbible.com/?s=Shemini+

Shemini means eighth. While the number 7 represents completion 

(such as God’s creation of the universe),

the number 8 often represents new beginnings.

After the 8th Day of Unleavened Bread - Thomas' encounter with the risen Lord!

John 20:24-29

Jesus Appears to Thomas

…26 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!"

toam: a twin

https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8420b.htm

Thómas: "the twin," Thomas, one of the twelve apostles

Original Word: Θωμᾶς, ᾶ, ὁ

Transliteration: Thómas

Usage: Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve.

https://biblehub.com/greek/2381.htm

https://biblehub.com/str/greek/1324.htm  - Didumos: Didymus

Castor and Pollux shine together very high in the south after dark.
Gemini "twins" / bride & groom

See page 11 of Heavens Declared

Nail Scarred Hands · Carroll Roberson

https://youtu.be/tOs-nK92X08

The Man With the Nail Scars - David Meece

https://youtu.be/sOsIYb3tzU8

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This article was originally written in July.  The month of Av (Ab) 1 (July/August Gregorian calendar) 
 – A month of ripening grapes, figs & olives

9^th of Av (Tisha B'Av) commemorates another event of 12 – the spies of Israel who were sent to Canaan to report back a “sneak peek” from the Promised Land. Yet even with physical proof in hand they became fearful and doubted God’s plan. (Numbers 13)

15^th of Av (Tu B'Av) is a day of rejoicing for Israel (like our 15th day).  After 40 years of waiting, Joshua, Caleb and the younger Israelites entered the Promise Land – their “train arrived”!  Their trusting faithfulness was rewarded (they received their ticket). (Numbers 14)

So many thoughts and connections on a day of train fun!  The process of the purchase, receiving tickets, waiting for the day and the time to board.  The Bible gives us examples that can relate to our times today. Dates and events to remember, remind us to be patient, trust and wait for the prize.

But if we hope for what we do not see,

we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. 

Romans 8:25

We have our BOARDING PASS!!!

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth

—the gospel of your salvation—

you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,  

who is the pledge of our inheritance

until the redemption of those who are God’s possession,

to the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 1:13-14

http://tammyjdub.blogspot.com/2018/11/sealed-until-redemption.html

People get ready there's a train a comin'

https://youtu.be/huiQjXtqdnI

People Get Ready - sung by Seal written by Curtis Mayfield

People get ready

There's a train a-coming

You don't need no baggage

You just get on board

All you need is faith

Another good version with beautiful images

Suggested videos:

• Exodus II - Part I - The Redeemed Possession
• The Conductor's Watch
• Embracing the Promises

People Get Ready

https://youtu.be/iapgYUuoRYQ

Maranatha! 

https://tammyjdub.blogspot.com/2016/07/waiting-on-conductor.html