Genesis 28:1-29:35
Matthew 9:18-38
Psalm 11:1-7
Proverbs 3:11-12
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New Testament: Matthew 9:18-38
Summary:
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
Jesus Heals a Man Unable to Speak
The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few
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The Eternal Difference
In the serene town of Everlive, it felt as though time had paused. The cobblestone paths sparkled with the fresh morning dew, and the fragrance of lilacs filled the air. Daily life unfolded in a familiar rhythm—markets bustled, children laughed and played, and the clock tower marked each hour with its steady chime. However, beneath this calm exterior, the presence of Death subtly intertwined with the lives of the residents.
Death was not cruel. It did not revel in sorrow nor delight in chaos. It simply was—a constant, tireless force, as inevitable as the rising sun. Every day, someone in Everlive left this world, their name added to an invisible ledger that only Death could read.
A child slipped away peacefully in their sleep, leaving their parents to awaken to a more profound silence than any noise. An elderly person took their last breath, nestled in the comfort of their rocking chair, as the knitted blanket fell gently to the floor. A farmer fell to the ground in the fields, his hands still grasping the earth he cherished.
Death moved silently, but the townsfolk never spoke of Death, yet they all felt its presence. It lingered in the pauses of their conversations, in the distant toll of the funeral bell, and in the rare moments of reflection when their gazes turned toward the horizon.
And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. And the report of this went through all that district. ~ Matthew 9:23-26
Death is relentless, always on the move, and unyielding in its approach. In Everlive, life perpetually intertwines with Death in a ceaseless waltz. Have you considered your own mortality, or are you simply wishing for the best? Embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ and gain assurance about your destination when the time comes. Read and know the bible.
J Vernon Mcgee – Thru the Bible
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