*******************************
Lenten Journey – Day 30
Biblical Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13
Open Invitation to Join Terri from
********************************
22-Mar-12: Hebrews 4:1-13
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For indeed the good news came to us just as to them; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,
“As in my anger I swore,
‘They shall not enter my rest,’ ”
though his works were finished at the foundation of the world. 4 For in one place it speaks about the seventh day as follows, “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” 5 And again in this place it says, “They shall not enter my rest.” 6 Since therefore it remains open for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, 7 again he sets a certain day—”today”—saying through David much later, in the words already quoted,
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.”
8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not speak later about another day. 9 So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; 10 for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.
“…….and why are we now seeing each other’s hearts beat?”
“Oh, now we beezis in the Lightsies, oh now we skippsies alongies,” sang out the friends.
“Oh, hey, oh hi, oh sweetsies byes and byesies! We Umms and we Ooohs all the way.”
So did the friends make their path all in the light and around so many bends.
So did the friends make their quest all new and fresh and filled with good to say.
“Oh, wait up there, oh see here now! What, bot, thot, sot! See that red bumping thingey!
“Oh, me, oh my, oh sigh, oh cry! Will we all fall to piecedty mitsies? We see red beating.”
“Ah, rest ye, peace ye, hush ye, dear ones, ” cawed down Old Crow and Ugly Bird wingey.
“Ye must learn now of that cutting Light that shows the hearts of one to all in fleeting.”
“
granbee 
Mar 23, 2012 @ 07:51:37
Nosey, holdye still, crawed Old Crow, silencing all even ugly bird. Open your hearts ye critters and unworldly folk you needes haves no fear the One who cares can see your hearts are pure so pure that the light from them is setting his sword on fire!! OH! if only all could be as theee!
Mar 23, 2012 @ 22:54:50
Willowdot, you just set my feet a-dancin’ and a-prancin’ with your rollicking commentary! Your heart is seen and is so pure, dear lady! We are all alight with your joy here!
Mar 23, 2012 @ 23:40:38
HA HA!! I never thought of royalties …no no I just love this work you are doing and I am grateful that you have not told me to hold my tongue! I am so glad that the true light shines through paling all the falsities!! Hugs and love!
Mar 23, 2012 @ 23:52:49
I would have to be even goofier than I already am to tell YOU to hold your tongue, Willowdot! You just keep the homefires burning for my Muse, you know!
Mar 23, 2012 @ 11:59:20
It is very true, Rose, that we all must learn of that cutting light that shows hearts to all. Amazingly enough it shines as brightly as the sun, even, (and sometimes especially) in darkness, yet, we turn on the tv or computer and get a false glow from them.
Mar 23, 2012 @ 22:57:26
Wonderful that you point out here that false lights and false glows from TVs and computers in our society! Thank you for helping fill out the messge here! Will I owe you any percent of royalties from the film rights? The TRUE LIGHT cuts right through all the falsities and guff and reveals the TRUE HEARTS around us, thank goodness!
Mar 24, 2012 @ 03:26:49
The Light pours from those hearts that beat as One.. Those who think they are seperate are falling into “piecedty mitsies” … The light looks right into, through and fills us… And I hope my dear Granbee We continue to Beat as One… Wishing you a Good Evening my dear friend from over the wave… But who waves her love and light across an Ocean!.. ~Sue xx
Mar 24, 2012 @ 03:39:19
Yes, dear Sue–we certainly DO continue to “beat as one”. Hugs across the ocean! So much light all around this evening!
Mar 24, 2012 @ 05:00:11
there’s much to learn about the light that will reveal itself in such beauty.. and the darker it is, the brighter it shines…thanks for taking us on that journey..
Mar 24, 2012 @ 22:21:22
Yes, such a journey of exploration and learning and growing and seeing each other’s hearts more and more as we go, thanks to that Blessed Light! So pleased to be with you on this journey, Claudia!
Mar 24, 2012 @ 07:05:17
Thank you for this beautiful journey, granbee, Love, Linda
Mar 24, 2012 @ 22:21:55
Bless you, dear Linda, for your lovely support and participation here. Wonderful to walk with you!
Mar 24, 2012 @ 08:42:19
Well, you’re probably not surprised, but this is my favorite line:
“Ye must learn now of that cutting Light that shows the hearts of one to all in fleeting.”
Ah, that “cutting Light” that emits the wisdom of the heart! 🙂
Mar 24, 2012 @ 22:23:02
Yes, Betty, the “cutting Light” revealing all is also my favorite part of this Lenten scriptural passage! So pleased you are connecting with this particular message. Love having you climb higher with us!
Mar 25, 2012 @ 13:21:30
Wow…”cutting light.” Powerful.
Mar 26, 2012 @ 22:33:23
Terri, yes, that super-powerful cutting light of the Holy Spirit, to separate all things before the Throne of God!
Mar 29, 2012 @ 03:44:47
I’m choosing a different line and perspective, Rose…“Ah, rest ye, peace ye, hush ye, dear ones, ” cawed down Old Crow and Ugly Bird wingey.
Dear Old Crow and Ugly Bird shine the light to all, so that we may feel love together and conveying that if we rest our worried minds and keep the faith, then we won’t “fall to piecedty mitsies.”
I hope this makes sense! 🙂 xx
Mar 29, 2012 @ 04:29:00
Lauren, it makes perfect sense, because that is exactly the message I intended to convey in this post! You are so much more intuitive and insightful than you sometimes give yourself credit for! Gotta luv ya!
Mar 29, 2012 @ 05:59:17
Well, I’m glad ya luv me! 🙂 xx
Mar 29, 2012 @ 22:39:36
Glad your loveable and loving self is with us on this journey, more than I can say, dear Lauren!
Apr 03, 2012 @ 02:43:37
“…….and why are we now seeing each other’s hearts beat?”
How I love that! Seeing the lifeblood of love in each other.
Apr 03, 2012 @ 02:46:26
Yes, Diane, the “lifeblood of love”–what wonderful way to rephrase this reality of true brotherly and sisterly communion because of our communion with our Creator!