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Psalm 23 - This means a lot to me
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 23 has always been my favorite Psalm since I remember. Whenever I am in trouble, or I am fighting for something in my life, I always read this part of the Holy Bible. I read this a lot in Indonesian Holy Bible version... Been reading this a lot until I can read this Psalm without even looking at the Bible.
Every time I read this, I know that I got no reason to be afraid... because I have a Shepherd who will always help me, and I lack nothing. Every time I feel like my faith is shaken, then I start reading this in my head... I know that everything is going to be just fine, and I know victory will always be a part of my life no matter what.
My grandpa used to ask me to read Psalm 23 when he was staying with me during the final examination in Junior High School. Every morning before I went to school, He would ask me to read this Psalm and pray for me. Hmm, miss him a lot...
And right now... I really am in a big fight. I am fighting for my future and it's something that I have always been fighting for... I know it's not easy, and there's no easy way out. So... this is why I am fighting really hard to win this thing... And I believe that things will turn out to be great, and I will bring victory in both of my hands.
sketches + doodles in history class :)
😍💖 Oh, honey~! There was no need to..! Stunning, glamorous work..! 🥰🫶💓💚💜♥️💘🌅✨✨
i was gunna clean this up more but then i didn’t lawl :oP
God holds our yesterdays, our today’s and tomorrow’s. He has a plan for each of
Us and wants us all to accept His free gift of
Salvation that He bought and paid for by the blood of His son Jesus Christ.
Get a better understanding of His Second coming with this series.
God holds our yesterdays, our today’s and tomorrow’s. He has a plan for each of
Us and wants us all to accept His free gift of
Salvation that He bought and paid for by the blood of His son Jesus Christ.
Get a better understanding of His Second coming with this series.
She is another girl that deserves lots of love! I read somewhere the idea of an AU in which Riko is like the reincarnation (ir something like that) of the Victory, specially to Akashi. I haven't found that post again, so if someone knows whose idea is this, please tell me to give proper credit for the original idea.
Riko as the Victory is just so fitting!!!!
Lovely day guys!
Edit: 15/06/19
The lovely @napyo is the author of the AU this drawing is inspired in. If you would like to read it, I’m leaving it here for you to enjoy!
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Ella es otra chica que merece mucho amor! En algún lado leí en tumblr una idea AU en la que Riko es como una reencarnacion (o algo asi) de la Victoria, especialmente de Akashi. No devuelto a encontrar ese post así que si alguien sabe de quien es esa idea, por favor avísenle para darle crédito debido a es persona por una idea muy original.
Riko como la Victoria queda muy bien!
Hermoso día a todos!
Edit: 15/06/19
La preciosa @napyo es la autora del AU que inspiró este dibujo. Si gustan leérlo se los dejo aquí para que disfruten!
Who Are the Twenty-Four Elders of Revelation Chapter 4?
By Author Eli Kittim
“Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.” —Revelation 4:4
The book of Revelation does not disclose the identity of the twenty-four elders. However, based on the descriptions given, and the relationship of this passage to other parts of the Bible, we can make certain valid inferences. The illustrations depicting them as sitting on thrones signify that they are reigning with Christ. John MacArthur, a noted theologian and author, writes:
“Nowhere in Scripture do angels sit on thrones, nor are they pictured ruling or reigning. Their role is to serve as ‘ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation’ (Heb. 1:14; cf. Mat. 18:10).”—John MacArthur, Revelation 1-11: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1999).
Moreover, The Greek word for “elders” is “Presviterous,” from where we get the English word “Presbyters,” meaning elders or ministers of the Church. Interestingly enough, the same word used in Revelation 4:4 for elder is also used in connection with the visible church on earth (otherwise known as the “body of Christ”) in 1 Peter 5:1. In this regard, Paul writes, “Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?” (1 Cor. 6:2). According to the gospel of Luke, it is human beings that will rule and reign with Christ (22:30).
Furthermore, the twenty-four elders are clothed in white raiment. Their white garments would also be more consistent with heavenly saints who were once men—and who were saved and cleansed by the blood of the Lamb—than with angelic beings. The color white always signifies the holiness and purity of God (and that’s why I also maintain that the white horse of Revelation 6:2 can only signify Christ; more on that later). For instance, Revelation 6:11 describes the tribulation saints in this way:
“And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also.”
Similarly, Revelation 3:18 says, “I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness.”
It is of immense importance to understand the types of crowns these twenty-four elders wear because this theme will ultimately help us uncover important clues about the mysterious identity of the white horse in Revelation 6:2 (the so-called first horseman of the Apocalypse)! In the original Greek text, the twenty-four elders are said to wear golden “stephanous” crowns (Rev. 4:10). A “stephanos” crown is associated with the glory of God, and “stephanos” is the Greek word used for crown in 1 Thessalonians:
“For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?” (1 Thess. 2:19).
In fact, a “stephanos” crown is explicitly defined as representing “Righteousness,” since that is the Greek word used for crown in 2 Timothy 4:8:
“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
In 1 Peter 5:4 the Greek word for crown—namely, “stephanon,”—represents “the unfading crown of glory”: “And when the Chief Shepherd appears [Christ], you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” What is more, the Greek term “stephanos” is used to represent a kingly or royal crown in connection with Christ’s passion: “And they clothed him [Christ] with purple, and platted a crown [“stephanon”] of thorns, and put it about his head” (Mark 15:17; cf. John 19:2). So, Christ is given a royal “stephanon” crown (which he also wears in Rev. 14:14) that will become a metaphor for his passion, death, and resurrection! The term “stephanos” means crown or crowned in Greek. More precisely, it is “a victor’s wreath.” In other words, the word “stephanos” signifies a victor’s crown, and is intimately associated with the Greek word “niki” (meaning “victory”), which is the Greek word used in connection with Christ’s victory over death in 1 Corinthians 15:54, 57.
The reason this study is so important is that the same Greek terms used in the New Testament to define the crowns of God’s righteousness, God’s glory, and Christ’s victory over death are the exact same terms used in describing the first horseman of the Apocalypse, the white horse! By comparison, the white horseman of Revelation 6:2 also wears a “stephanos” crown: “he was given a victor’s crown and he went away, to go from victory to victory.” In Greek it reads:
“Kai edothi auto stephanos kai exilthen nikon kai ina nikisi.”
The words “nikon” and “nikisi” are action verbs of the noun “niki,” which means “victory.” Some Bible versions mistranslate the words “nikon” and “nikisi” with the words “conquering and to conquer.”
However, the Greek word for conquest is “κατάκτηση,” and it means “the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force,” whereas “victory” means defeating an opponent, or winning a game, race, or other competition. Though they may appear to be similar, the words conquest and victory have completely different meanings. By transcribing the Greek “Nikon” and “Nikisi” (which mean “Victory”) with the English words “Conquering” and “Conquer” (which mean to subjugate people via military force) some scholars seem to insinuate a malevolent figure because they are essentially mistranslating the Victorious Christ into the Conquering Antichrist (which explains why many scholars identify this figure as the Antichrist).
However, there are also accurate translations of Revelation 6:2 that portray this white horseman as victorious rather than one who is bent on conquest. For instance, The New Jerusalem Bible reads: “and he went away, to go from victory to victory” (suggesting from glory to glory; cf. Common English Bible). The New International Reader’s Version says “He rode out like a hero on his way to victory.” Similarly, the Jubilee Bible 2000 says that “he went forth victorious, that he might overcome,” terms that are intimately associated with the righteous, and especially with Jesus Christ. Similarly, Irenaeus, an early church father, held that the first rider of the white horse who is depicted as a peacemaker represents Jesus Christ. And, let us not forget that Revelation 19:11 uses the same exact terminology and symbolic imagery as in Rev. 6:2 to tell us that this is in fact Jesus.
Let us now return to the twenty-four elders. The problem of identifying these figures has to do with how the book of Revelation is composed, which is to say, whether the events it alludes to are written in chronological order or not. There is ample evidence that the end time events are mentioned in detail chronologically, reaching a crescendo towards the end of the book, but there are also overlapping themes that serve the purpose of giving the reader the big picture, as it were, and this seems to be a source of great confusion. Some commentators claim that the twenty-four elders cannot represent the raptured church because they are mentioned prior to the great tribulation, and also because they are depicted as anticipating these coming events. This is partly true. Apparently, the twenty-four elders are mentioned chronologically before the chapters that allude to the rapture, and the death and ascension of Christ (Ch. 5), and prior to Ch. 6 that references the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.
However, Chapters 2 and 3 give us the overall picture (big picture) concerning the church’s tribulation, and beginning with chapter 6 we get more specific details from start to finish. The same holds true for the Antichrist in Revelation 19 and 20. The Satanic figure that is loosed in Revelation chapter 20 is the same Antichrist that died in the previous chapter; but, here, the story is described in more detail. So, although there appears to be a chronological order of events in the book of Revelation, there are also overlapping themes that are played out. Thus, we have the big picture, on the one hand, and details on the other. So then, since Chapters 2 and 3 reference the great tribulation (2:9), and since authority and rule (2:26-27) and white garments (3:4-5) are promised therein to those who overcome, it is more than likely that the twenty-four elders represent the tribulation saints (cf. Luke 22:30). In fact, Jesus says emphatically:
“He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne” —Rev. 3:21
Elsewhere, John the Revelator has a vision:
“Then I saw thrones, and sitting on them were those to whom authority to act as judges and to pass sentence was entrusted” (Rev. 20:4).
In the gospels, Jesus said the apostles would judge the twelve tribes “in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory” (Mat. 19:28). Another clue comes from an “elder” who explains to John the identity of those coming out of the Great Tribulation (Rev. 7:13-14). Therefore, these elders seemingly represent the overcomers of Revelation 2 and 3.
In many ways, Revelation 4 is a throwback to Daniel 7. According to his vision of the end times, Daniel reports that “thrones were set up,” and that “the Ancient of Days took His seat” (Dan. 7:9) in order to pass judgment “in favor of the saints” when “the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom” (Dan. 7:22). The (tribulation) saints will be given into the hands of the beast (Antichrist) for “a time and times and half a time” (Dan. 7:25), but the court will convene and remove “his dominion … forever” (Dan. 7:26).
Why Are There Twenty-Four Elders in Revelation Chapter 4?
The number 24 per se may contain a secret code and perhaps allude to a cryptic date or season when the Great Tribulation will commence, but anything more than that is pure conjecture. Biblically speaking, the figure 24 may have been taken from 1 Chr. 24:3-6, in which David divided the Tribe of Levi into 24 courses (twenty-four courses of Levitical priests rotating to minister in the Tabernacle). Since the tribulation saints represent a priestly kingdom, it would mean that they are probably represented by the twenty-four elders. This last point offers yet another clue to the fact that the twenty-four elders represent men and not angels.
Another view holds that the number of the elders represent the twelve tribes of Israel—as written on the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:12)—and “the twelve apostles of the Lamb”—as written on the twelve foundations of the New City (Rev. 21:14). Since we’re discussing tribulation saints, it seems like a proleptic interpretation to suggest that twelve of the elders represent Old Testament saints, and the other twelve New Testament saints. A more realistic interpretation is to ascribe these values to Jews and Gentiles alike. Thus, twelve of the elders could represent tribulation saints from the 12 tribes of Israel (believers in Christ), and the other twelve the remainder of the tribulation saints. In other words, the twenty-four elders may be composed of all the tribulation saints, which would include both “Israel” and the “church.” Therefore, the twenty-four elders of Revelation Chapter 4 seemingly represent a remnant of both Jews and Gentiles (the redeemed tribulation saints) who meet in council before the throne of God in preparation for the coming judgment of the world!
by Dr. Jeanne Sheffield Estrada
The lion has the loudest roar of all the great cats - enough to carry for almost five miles. This roar is one of the most commanding sounds in the animal kingdom, and they roar to make contact with their pride members and to declare their territory.
So as like the roar of the lion, the Lion of Judah is also roaring to those of His 'pride' that are called by His Name! He is JESUS, just as the Bible says:
Christ who was born of the tribe of Judah (Matthew 1:2).
Christ is the figure of a lion who resembles strength. (Rev. 9:8, 17; 10:3; 13:2, 5)
Christ has triumphed over all the power of darkness. (Ephesians 5:8)
He is the LION of the Tribe of Judah!
Right now in this age He is summoning His anointed “Royal Warriors” to come forth to prepare the way for the Lord for such a time as this — and Satan dreads this sound because these warriors are bold and courageous enough to fearlessly speak out the gospel of Christ, and that roar is being heard around the world!
Additionally listen right NOW to the cries coming from the earth! There are more earthquakes and volcanoes roaring right now just as Romans 8:22 says will happen in these end times that “ All of creation is groaning for the return of Christ.” Everything living and breathing is waiting to be set free the bondage of this fallen world, and that will come from the roaring of God’s Word proclaimed throughout the world.”
The Lion of Judah roars through Us, and “As a lion growls, a great lion over its prey — and though a whole band of shepherds is called together against it, it is not frightened by their shouts or disturbed by their clamor — so The LORD Almighty will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and on its heights.” Isaiah 31:4
So likewise, as Royal Warriors let us stand firm and suit up in the Armor of God every day and carry the roaring mantle of the Lion of Judah faithfully and boldly. Submit to the following guidance of the Holy Spirit as he directs us individually to this lost world and do our very best to lead them to our beloved Lord and Savior, using the powerful ROAR of His name — Jesus Christ!
God Bless Your Day, Jesus Loves You
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by Dr. Jeanne Sheffield Estrada
The Book of Job is about a man that, despite having lost everything in life — family, children, wealth and health — plus sitting isolated and alone sitting in sack cloth covered with sores and his so-called friends telling him to blame God for his sufferings, Job never gave up! Why? Because he knew deep within his soul that God was with Him.
Even so, God allowed Satan to put Job to the test to see what he’s do in this his affliction, yet all the while God knew Job’s character that Job would come out victorious!!! The end result was that Job was highly favored by God and exceedingly more blessed beyond measure before his affliction occurred.
While we today are not in the same degree of trial as Job, the entire world right now is shaking with the threat of disease, famine, and war, but like Job, we also must not give up or give in! Unlike Job we have a lifeline, and that is Jesus! While Satan wants to toss us back and forth like a ping pong ball, don’t fall for his tactics because despite our difficulties God is with us to not just SURVIVE but THRIVE.
Remember…everything is this life is Temporary, and these trials are a test to make you stronger, just as it is written:
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory!” - 2 Corinthians 4:17
Your life here is just a wisp in the wind, so don’t look down or let yourself get weary. Instead, LOOK UP! Because we have an even greater hope within us than Job did! Despite the outward appearances of disorder and turmoil, seize the sure promise of scripture which boldly proclaims:
“We are more than CONQUERORS through Him that Loved Us” - Romans 8:37
God Bless Your Day, Jesus Loves You
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Character is not inherited or simply obtained by being around outstanding people. Instead, it is created by persevering through difficult problems - and overcoming them.
The Bible tells the story of people that despite circumstances, opposition, or persecution, persevered through situations that were seemingly impossible. Great characters of faith like Joseph, Moses, David - and most significantly Jesus - worked through difficulties beyond what most of us could not imagine. However, all of them eventually not only overcame but persevered to victory. Despite the challenges and suffering set before them, they persevered in the face of their severe trials and tribulations by putting into practical practice faith with persistence.
Because we live in a fallen world, problems will arise, and the unpredictably in this year of 2020 is a sobering example. The good news is that Isaiah 9:6 says that we have a great “Counselor” on our side to help us work through every obstacle and His Name is Jesus.
Perseverance takes practice performed with persistence. While we are all inundated by problems in this life, as you persist in overcoming problems that you have resolved, the better you will become at resolving them going forward, and by doing so, by default you will inherit CHARACTER.
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Now is the moment when the POWER OF ALMIGHTY GOD is moving across this land! This is your moment to get up out of disbelief, lethargy and defeat and turn your heart and face toward Him. Lift your hands all you saints and bless His holy, righteousness and judgment for what He is going to miraculously do to in this country!
Bless Him for giving us laws and justice to rule righteously over the land, in upholding the rule of law and putting forth truth and expose lies and deceit.
It is Not Too Late for justice to prevail, For God Is NEVER Late! He is Always on Time, IN HIS TIME, and he has set this country to be a shining light on a hill to continue to spread the gospel without restraint or persecution.
More than at anytime, hold onto God’s Word to us which says,
“Wait for the Lord; Be strong and take heart and Wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Christians! Suit up Your armor, put on your helmet, and get out your swords! Fight with all your might Satan’s demonic forces with God’s mighty army.
Get ready, my brothers and sisters, and prepare yourselves because the day is coming soon when we will shout VICTORY in the streets and to see a great “shift” in the souls of America coming to JESUS. So Get ready to CELEBRATE because God Is getting Ready To Put On A BIG SHOW!!!
God Bless Your Day Jesus Loves You
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I am a series of small victories and large defeats and I am as amazed as any other that I have gotten from there to here.
Charles Bukowski (via wordsnquotes)
Part of the victory ending for my oc.