BIBLE PAGES by Peridot Path: 2020

Friday, December 25, 2020

God's Timeless Gift

Blessings to you ! :) Please enjoy God's Word today , and everyday.

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Picture Credit : Dyadya_Lyosha via pixabay .

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Whether you are giving or receiving a gift , most people would much

prefer a welcome reception , versus any awkward rejection.

Here's a question for you .

There's a priceless gift that you have to own yourself before you

can give it away . Do you have possession of that gift ? :)

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https://biblehub.com/bsb/john/3.htm

JOHN 3 { Jesus is speaking : }

16 " For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only {e} Son, that everyone

who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save

the world through Him.

18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has

already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and

only Son.

19 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the

darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

20 Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for

fear that his deeds will be exposed.

21 But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen

clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.” { f }

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https://biblehub.com/john/8-12.htm.

JOHN 8 : 12 { Jesus is speaking : }

12 " Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said,

“I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness,

but will have the light of life. "

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Many celebrations ( annual or otherwise ) include decorations and gifts , along with

special foods , beverages and sometimes music. If you want to receive God's

timeless gift - His Son , Jesus , - then you can celebrate His salvation everyday

and into eternity ! Please receive the best gift you could ever receive , or give -

the precious gift of faith in Christ Jesus that leads to eternal life.

God bless you as you follow Him , wholeheartedly !

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https://biblehub.com/john/6-35.htm

JOHN 6

35 " Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger,

and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. "

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https://biblehub.com/bsb/revelation/22.htm

REVELATION 22

12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according

to what he has done.

13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, { c } so that they may have the right to the

tree of life and may enter the city by its gates."

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Defining Thanksgiving

[ The above picture is from pixabay user GDJ ]

Welcome to BIBLE PAGES . :)

As this world is dealing with extraordinarily distressing times right now ,

please turn an earnest heart towards God through studying His Written Word ,

giving Him thanks for every good thing , and letting Him have your heart of

praise and prayers. Listen to His Word :

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Jeremiah 29:13

" You will seek me and find me

when you seek me with all your heart. "

https://biblehub.com/jeremiah/29-13.htm

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God bless you as you acknowledge Him ! :)

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" Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; ... " Psalm 107 : 1

https://biblehub.com/psalms/107-1.htm

The original language defines " thanks " in this verse as : to throw or cast.

Strong's Concordance

yadah: to throw, cast

Original Word: יָדָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yadah
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-daw')
Definition: to throw, cast

At the link below , you'll find that this same word , in other places , is

translated as :

confess / gave / gave praise / give you thanks / give thanks / giving praise /

giving thanks / glorify / hymns of thanksgiving / making confession / praise /

shoot / thank / thanksgiving / throw down .

https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3034.htm

Faith , thanksgiving and love do not go unnoticed by God !

Keep these flowing from your heart , and He will bless you.

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Defining Thanksgiving

The topic of thanksgiving can be mainly divided into two main categories.

One category is more defined by being appreciative of things going in a

desired direction. The other category does include the aspect of appreciation ,

but it also includes the belief that there is someone to whom is owed a heart

of thanks. As one explores the pages of the Bible , and encounters the

modern testimonies of countless multitudes , you will find a pattern of those

He blesses , how He blesses them , and why. God has shown that

He delights in those who choose to honor Him with trust , thanksgiving and

respect .

One individual who went from having everything , to nothing , and then having

everything again is JOSEPH . Please read this extraordinary account of his trials

and triumphs , from being rejected and destitute , to being able to bless the nations ,

as it is written in the pages of Genesis .

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/37.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/39.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/40.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/41.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/42.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/43.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/44.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/45.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/46.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/47.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/48.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/49.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/50.htm

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At this time , it is November 2020 , and the world has been dealt a strong

blow by the pandemic called Covid-19. This virus has robbed the lives , livelihoods

and lifestyles of many across the globe , but for all of the tragedies that are being

faced , let us remember that God cares about the suffering of humanity and His

ears are open to respectful prayers . God is well able to heal bodies and minds , broken

hearts and suffering economies , so let's give Him thanks for every good thing

and lean on Him for our many needs.

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May God bless this world , which is suffering under many types of hardships ,

with His grace , salvation and healing - everyday. Amen !

At this time , our frontliners { all first responders , the medical community

and other helpers } have suffered the brunt of the hardships that this pandemic has

brought upon the world. We owe them our deep gratitude , and we most assuredly owe

God thanks for the help that they provide , but we can take our thanks a few steps

further.

First , please pray for the frontliners to have all of the grace and salvation that

they need for their own well being , their jobs and their families.

Second , hospitals are pleading with people to wear their masks , and to avoid social

gatherings , in order to save lives and to prevent the medical community from being

dangerously overwhelmed.

Third , please pray for God to call people into the various frontliner career fields !

Sadly , too many have lost their lives while serving others . It is so imperative that every

region have a minimum number of professionals available to adequately service their areas ;

and since He knows those who would be an asset to certain professions and communities ,

let's pray accordingly .

Fourth , please take care of your health ! The fewer health problems you have , the

easier it is to recover from any affliction. In closing , please :

Be well . Be prayerful . And be thankful . :)

Friday, November 13, 2020

The Number 13 Series : November 13

To many , the number thirteen ( 13 ) has plenty of negative

connotations , but here , on BIBLE PAGES , we're going to enjoy

the number thirteen from a better perspective. 👍

From HISTORY , November 13 certainly has a variety of good and

bad events , but two positive dates include : [ wiki sourced info ]

1956 - SCOTUS declared Alabama's bus segregation to be illegal.

Racial hatred has no place in a clean heart.

If you are dealing with racial hatred , then please ask God for

forgiveness , and for Him to fill your heart with His love and grace.

He will forgive you and move many mountains for you , and for

others , too. God bless you as you pursue a pure heart !

Matthew 7:12
" In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you.

For this is the essence of the Law and the prophets."

Romans 13:8
" Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love, for he who loves

his neighbor has fulfilled the Law."

Romans 13:10
" Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment

of the Law. "

1982 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated.

To our military personnel and families , our nation owes them

a debt and full respect , irregardless of one's opinions of their

assignments at that time . Our nation tried to save South Vietnam

from the very anti-freedom ways of Communism ; and even though

South Vietnam fell to Communist North Vietnam anyway -

for numerous reasons - our major objective was noble .

Those who lost their lives due to that war , they should not be

forgotten , be they civilian or military. And neither should we

forget the mistakes made during that era that allowed the fall

to happen. Communism is always worthy of our best fight against it !

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Switching over to another topic , each month - and sometimes

on specific days - there are food themes that have been established .

For the second week of November ( November 13 , 2020 ),

SPLIT PEA SOUP is the theme. God blessed us with the

very healthful vegetable called the Pea , so if you can find a

way to enjoy peas in your diet , it will be an investment in your health !

Investigate this informative page from Wikipedia about Peas ,

which includes a nutrition chart , pictures of the peas , flowers

and even art work ; plus it has some international information related

to God's produce, also. Enjoy !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea

* * * * FOR MORE OF THE SERIES 13 POSTS , LOOK DOWN AT THE

BOTTOM OF THIS POST AND SELECT THE TAB LINKS LISTED . ENJOY ! * * * *

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Psalm 91 : 2

Thank you for enjoying BIBLE PAGES , and this postcard that the Lord and I

made this morning.

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PSALM 91

{ Place your cursor over the words below to see the

definitions from the original language via Bible Hub. }

2 " I will say to the LORD, ' You are my refuge and fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' "

Please also see :

https://biblehub.com/psalms/91-2.htm

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For those who are in the midst of stresses , hazards or dangers - or you are

expecting such things ( such as storms , troubles from others , etc } then

please read the entire Psalm 91 , and take note that God wants to do these good

things for those who love and trust Him. Seek His face with a heart of loving

faith , obedience and trust , then He can help you. Pray through out your day

and ask for His grace to tend to you and yours. He loves a heart of faith !

God bless you as you lean on Him !

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Fruit Filled Days ~ Peach Blossoms ~ August

Please enjoy this postcard that the Lord and I made this morning.

If I may , let me encourage you to enjoy many fruit filled days ! :)

Good fruits will help you enjoy a better quality of life , whether

those fruits are of the Holy Spirit , or of His edible fruits that are

produced for harvest . Enjoy them both - daily !

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GENESIS 1 : 29 ( see the postcard above )

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/1.htm

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GALATIANS 5 : 22 - 23

( Roll your cursor over the words below for their original definitions )

https://biblehub.com/galatians/5-22.htm

5 : 22 " But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

5 : 23 gentleness, and self-control. ... "

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PLEASE NOTE

Many are dealing with health struggles that are compounded by poor nutrition .

Please support your own health , and that of others , by increasing the intake of

fresh foods , pure fruit and vegetable beverages and an abundance of clean water -

each day. The more you take care of your health , the better your body , mind

and spirit can support you through various difficulties.

God bless your efforts to take care of yourselves !

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The above beautiful fruit came from God first [ smile ] , but the photo came from

pixabay user " litolka". Please Note : set your site settings first , before scrolling through

pixabay or most any other photo site.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Health & Life ~ Devotional ~ 1 Peter 2:24

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To exam the above devotional scripture and more , please go to this Norton safe link :
https://biblehub.com/1_peter/2-24.htm

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For those who have been , and are , facing challenges to your health , or you are
not sure where you will spend eternity , please read the Bible - especially the
New Testament - everyday. As you open your hearts of faith to God , the God
of faith will build up your faith to enjoy His loving healing and salvation .
May God bless and take care of you !
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Sunday, March 8, 2020

Women - What's right & what isn't. ~ Proverbs 3

Women : What is right ?

                ~ * ~ A GUIDE TO PRAYER is at the bottom of this post.   Enjoy ! ~ * ~

As this world delves deeper into darkness , as was
prophesied , even the definition of female has come
under a direct assault. In the Book of Genesis , God
created only two genders , male and female , and yet this
world wants children and adults to acknowledge the
perversion of gender identity . How can you respect
the uniqueness and beauty of the female-born if a
male is supposed to be "respected" as a "female"
just because that is how they choose to live ?
A gender identity "female" can never have female
DNA , organs or abilities - period. If one is born a
male or female , then that is how God will view them
in this lifetime , and at judgment. Remember that !
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Review some of the Scriptures and references
about God and humanity :
https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/2.htm

https://biblehub.com/genesis/5-2.htm
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God wanted humans , male and female ,
to procreate. Only the female can bear children ,
and that is one of the unique and beautiful aspects of
being a female. The Author of Life - God - gave
women the ability to share in the creating of life ,
and what a beautiful gift that is !   :)

With that in mind , it has become quite tragic and ironic
that women have used their modern influences to promote
abortion all over the world !

Women , who were used to having no voice when their
legitimate civil rights were being trampled upon ,
are now empowered enough to vehemently demand the
so-called "right" for legal acts of violence to be committed
within their own persons , resulting in the death of their unborn !

The unborn are not to be trivialized as objects of inconvenience .
They are human beings that are forming in the womb , which
God created for safety , growth and life .
For the aborted , they will never have the opportunity to know what
it is to be a person in this world , to enjoy what is right and
their own set of rights , because the right to their own life
was taken away from them . That shouldn't be .

In closing , know for sure , it is right to save a women's life when she
is at risk during pregnancy or labor ; but it is also the woman's right to forfeit her
life for the sake of her unborn , if she so chooses. But one thing that is
absolutely crystal clear - it is NEVER right , nor is it ever a "civil right ", to
frivolously kill the unborn.

GOD HATES THE SHEDDING OF INNOCENT BLOOD !

            PLEASE   NOTE :    If you have had an abortion , please ask God , in
            Jesus' name , to forgive you of your sin(s) of aborting. Ask and you shall
            receive ! If you have not accepted Jesus the Christ as your Lord and Savior ,
            then please ask Him to cleanse you of your sins & come into your heart to live
            with you forever . Ask God the Father to send His Holy Spirit , right now , to
            guide you into all of His ways , for the rest of your life . ~ God bless you as
            you follow Him in faith , and with faithfulness ! He loves you ! :)

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                                                    PROVERBS   3
                                 https://biblehub.com/proverbs/3-7.htm

Trust in the LORD
…6 " in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.…"

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                            To those who claim to belong to the God of the Bible :
                      If you are supporting abortion with your words , ways or votes -
                                         it is imperative that you repent !

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

~ Screen what comes across the screen ! ~ Proverbs 4 : 23

😊 Welcome to BIBLE PAGES . 😊

" Screen what comes across the screen . "

As you read the following definitions and thought provoking words ,
may God enable you to put good screening skills to work in your life ,
for every screen that you may encounter , and set the example for many
as you do so.

The definitions for SCREEN { skrēn } are :

noun

a fixed or movable upright partition used to divide a room, give shelter from drafts, heat, or light, or to provide concealment or privacy.

a flat panel or area on an electronic device such as a television, computer, or smartphone, on which images and data are displayed.

verb

conceal, protect, or shelter (someone or something) with a screen or something forming a screen.

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In today's world , people of all ages - from tiny children to the elderly - have access
to various screens , be they on televisions , phones , computers or movie screens. With all
of these screens filling the nations , we need to consider what we are allowing those screens
to show us. We need to screen the content of what we choose to see , and what we allow
to continue to see that was brought to us without our consent. An example would be if
you chose a wholesome program to watch , but midway through the program a sponsor
or the network showed something that is quite contrary to the wholesomeness that you
chose to watch. You'll have to make a decision : " Do I continue to watch a nice program ,
knowing that poor quality commercials could appear ; or do I change what I see on the
screen ? " Making a choice to prefer wholesome content is screening what you see or hear.
If something is unexpectedly brought to your attention , you can do a deeper screening
and choose to "stay or go " based on that new information. Remember to consider if others
will be affected by what you are seeing or hearing. You may need to put their needs and
wants ahead of your own , especially if there are age considerations. Choose wisely !!
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Below is a screen shot of a reply that the Lord and I , Peridot Path , made on
charismanews.com.
May these words give you pause to consider the ramifications of what your are

watching and hearing , and if you may need to hone your screening with God's help.

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PROVERBS 4 : 23

23 " Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. "

( Note : Place your cursor on the words above to see their definitions. )

https://biblehub.com/proverbs/4-23.htm

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