What I do think of is that "Z' is the end of the alphabet, the last letter, the terminus or desired end.
In Rev..22:13; Jesus identifies Himself as such: the Alpha and Omega (first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.
His word choice identifies Him with YHWH in the OT as in Isaiah 4::4; 44:6; 48:12
So, being the Beginning (A) and the Last (Z) God caused the beginning and completion of all the work of God in history. History belongs to Him and so does the Universe and all that He has made. Jesus' identification in these terms in Revelation tell us that He is the terminus of all revelation, history, and purpose in Creation.
All things were made by Him and through Him and for Him.
He is the first cause of all was created and creation was made to the end of glorifying God in Christ Jesus, our Lord and God, Savior and King, our all in all.
Here I come to the end of these postings on the attributes of God. I must say that I have learned a great deal more about God and am more in awe of Him than ever before.
He is Great beyond measure and we are so blessed to have His inspired Word of revelation of Himself for us to learn from.
I am grateful for the work of the Holy Spirit in me in this endeavor to delve into something so important and something not to be trivialized, rather to glorify God in the undertaking.
This is eternal life, that they might know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. John 17:3
Glad you committed to this project until the end. I had major distractions and such but still have done many half hearted efforts to bring such ideas to completion.
As for me I am progressing in getting assistance my family needs. My mom has had a home health aide for about a month (hopefully the insurance will kick in soon); and is embarking on getting my dad to go for a trial 2 week stay in a specialty care facility; and she herself is at least thinking of doing the same in the next year. The Lord has been with me through this with a believer in charge of the aforementioned agency; and the lady in the facility interested in going to church again; I can certainly see the Lord working through her. I appreciate your prayers in these matters.
Had an interesting zoom meeting last week related to the Seal Judgments with several mature men and one lady discussing somewhat different concepts but respectfully; one guy was on his second book related to the subject.
I would appreciate you praying that someone can be found to work with kids and drive them to Awana; as apparently over 25 kids showed up and more could come from the city to our suburban church. I just can't commit to evenings with responsibilities here but the attendance is an answered prayer.
A friend of mine just got married who I prayed for about 5 years ago on the matter. It is another answered prayer and I am happy for her; a wonderful sister in Christ who works with kids from Guatemala in particular at a Western PA facility; and has done mission work in Panama in the past as well.
Not sure how your many health issues are going; or if you want to give an update. Hope you can get some method to the madness with home repairs; a lot is getting sorted out in our home at present preparing for whatever will happen eventually when the house is under my ownership if that is God's will.
Circumstances have affected my contributions to this site and lack of new ideas.
So glad to hear from you again. We haven't conversed for awhile. I am glad that your parents are getting so more help and that the people from the agency are doing a good job with them. I will pray for the transportation for the kids to get to church and hopefully bring their parents, too.
Our remodel is getting close to completion. The counters go in a week or so and then the appliances are installed. The front door will be delivered in about three weeks and then that is installed. In mid-October the stair treads and risers will be finished with new materials. After that, we get the railings installed. And then we will be done for this long process for now. Next year we plan to replace all the windows, build a new fence, paint the exterior, pour a new driveway, replace the patio of the kitchen with a deck, and build a roof addition to cover the deck. After all of this is done, we wish to redo our lawn in front and back. Then maybe we will be done. We will see what the Lord allows. We are thankful that the interior is redone so nicely and we will be moving furniture back in next week.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes last Wednesday (lens replacement) and I am seeing so well with both eyes without glasses now! Have been wearing glasses for 57 years. Otherwise, I am faring well.
I am glad to have finished the study and postings on the attributes of God. It is always exciting for me to get to know Him more deeply every time I take to a study like this. He is so worthy of all our attention and our energies to seek Him with all of our hearts, serve Him gladly, love Him more than anyone else or anything else, and worship Him in Spirit and in truth.
Canning salsa today using peppers and tomatoes from my garden. Maybe will get 18 pints out what I picked and prepped.
Got to go check the canner. Have a great evening and will talk to you soon.
What I do think of is that "Z' is the end of the alphabet, the last letter, the terminus or desired end.
In Rev..22:13; Jesus identifies Himself as such: the Alpha and Omega (first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.
His word choice identifies Him with YHWH in the OT as in Isaiah 4::4; 44:6; 48:12
So, being the Beginning (A) and the Last (Z) God caused the beginning and completion of all the work of God in history. History belongs to Him and so does the Universe and all that He has made. Jesus' identification in these terms in Revelation tell us that He is the terminus of all revelation, history, and purpose in Creation.
All things were made by Him and through Him and for Him.
He is the first cause of all was created and creation was made to the end of glorifying God in Christ Jesus, our Lord and God, Savior and King, our all in all.
Here I come to the end of these postings on the attributes of God. I must say that I have learned a great deal more about God and am more in awe of Him than ever before.
He is Great beyond measure and we are so blessed to have His inspired Word of revelation of Himself for us to learn from.
I am grateful for the work of the Holy Spirit in me in this endeavor to delve into something so important and something not to be trivialized, rather to glorify God in the undertaking.
This is eternal life, that they might know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. John 17:3
This is the desired end for all the elect.
As for me I am progressing in getting assistance my family needs. My mom has had a home health aide for about a month (hopefully the insurance will kick in soon); and is embarking on getting my dad to go for a trial 2 week stay in a specialty care facility; and she herself is at least thinking of doing the same in the next year. The Lord has been with me through this with a believer in charge of the aforementioned agency; and the lady in the facility interested in going to church again; I can certainly see the Lord working through her. I appreciate your prayers in these matters.
Had an interesting zoom meeting last week related to the Seal Judgments with several mature men and one lady discussing somewhat different concepts but respectfully; one guy was on his second book related to the subject.
I would appreciate you praying that someone can be found to work with kids and drive them to Awana; as apparently over 25 kids showed up and more could come from the city to our suburban church. I just can't commit to evenings with responsibilities here but the attendance is an answered prayer.
A friend of mine just got married who I prayed for about 5 years ago on the matter. It is another answered prayer and I am happy for her; a wonderful sister in Christ who works with kids from Guatemala in particular at a Western PA facility; and has done mission work in Panama in the past as well.
Not sure how your many health issues are going; or if you want to give an update. Hope you can get some method to the madness with home repairs; a lot is getting sorted out in our home at present preparing for whatever will happen eventually when the house is under my ownership if that is God's will.
Circumstances have affected my contributions to this site and lack of new ideas.
God bless. RIch P
So glad to hear from you again. We haven't conversed for awhile. I am glad that your parents are getting so more help and that the people from the agency are doing a good job with them. I will pray for the transportation for the kids to get to church and hopefully bring their parents, too.
Our remodel is getting close to completion. The counters go in a week or so and then the appliances are installed. The front door will be delivered in about three weeks and then that is installed. In mid-October the stair treads and risers will be finished with new materials. After that, we get the railings installed. And then we will be done for this long process for now. Next year we plan to replace all the windows, build a new fence, paint the exterior, pour a new driveway, replace the patio of the kitchen with a deck, and build a roof addition to cover the deck. After all of this is done, we wish to redo our lawn in front and back. Then maybe we will be done. We will see what the Lord allows. We are thankful that the interior is redone so nicely and we will be moving furniture back in next week.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes last Wednesday (lens replacement) and I am seeing so well with both eyes without glasses now! Have been wearing glasses for 57 years. Otherwise, I am faring well.
I am glad to have finished the study and postings on the attributes of God. It is always exciting for me to get to know Him more deeply every time I take to a study like this. He is so worthy of all our attention and our energies to seek Him with all of our hearts, serve Him gladly, love Him more than anyone else or anything else, and worship Him in Spirit and in truth.
Canning salsa today using peppers and tomatoes from my garden. Maybe will get 18 pints out what I picked and prepped.
Got to go check the canner. Have a great evening and will talk to you soon.
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