Moses in the Basket : Exodus 2:1-10
The bible tells us time and time again how God can turn ashes into garlands, which is the case in the story of Moses in the Basket.
May 17, 2022
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The bible tells us time and time again how God can turn ashes into garlands, which is the case in the story of Moses in the Basket.
The Wells Cathedral Choir sings the fabulous I the Lord of Sea and Sky hymn composed by Dan Schutte.
The author has a vision of the gentle allure of Jesus – the luminous beauty of his character and the startling defiance of his way.
With Christian meditation, we fill our minds with God and his truths as we understand them through the scriptures and Jesus.
For Christians, the titles lion and lamb symbolise two aspects of the nature of Christ in which he is as brave as a lion and as gentle as a lamb.
One of Jesus’ disciples, Thomas, could not believe Jesus had risen from the dead without first seeing the wounds from his crucifixion.
We can learn from this story that God would rather forgive than make judgement.
When we are at peace within ourselves then we can become a channel of peace for others.
Jesus provided us with a template of the perfect way of living, which was himself and the way he conducted himself during his life on earth.
Some interpret this as two people, or countries fighting, to cease and remember God’s peace, but there is another way of looking at it.
David wasn’t focused on the size of the giant; he was focused on the size of the God of Israel..
These two short parables are very similar and teach the same lesson, that the Kingdom of God is priceless and we could not buy it even if we were the richest person in the world.
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 NRSV