Glimpse


I have often seen things while walking or traveling or pictures that others have shared with me when looked at with the natural eye have an obvious meaning which I refer to as a "a glimpse of our nature" or the old nature or common way we observe. When I later think about it or relate it to a Bibilical view of life I see it another way which I refer to as the "meaning of this glimpse of our (new) nature. So I would often mention to my sons or daughters the questions or observation and see what they thought and later review the "first thought that came to my mind". Many of you know me as a person with "flight of thoughts" so I think in some ways this has been a gift to see all things in light of the broader meaning at times. I have found that life doesn't ever get boring when you realize that Our Creator God uses even the smallest things we experience daily to further our understanding of his mercy and perfect plan for our lives. The Bible says "we see in part" or dimly in this life. Someday we will see clearly.

I have included pictures and illustrations to bring another view to the "glimpse".

I have often read scriptures in Spanish and love the poetic sound of the words and the deep meanings so I included this to reflect my heart for those who speak this language. God Bless as you read and view the photos or illustrations and pass these to the next generation.

Muchas veces he leído las Escrituras en español y les encanta el sonido poético de las palabras y los significados profundos, así que incluye este para reflejar mi corazón para aquellos que hablan este idioma. Dios bendiga al leer y ver las fotos o ilustraciones y pasar estos a la siguiente generación.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

#10 Snake unseen in the middle of the walking trail.

Serpiente invisible en medio de la ruta de senderismo.




I was walking down the White's Woods trail. The road  was rocky. I was distracted with a lot of things on my mind oblivious to what I was walking over or what was near my feet.

Glimpse- I walked down the trail stopped near a large oak tree, prayed and looked at the sky. Within a few minutes I walked back up the hill and to my surprise a large snake over five feet long was laying across the road. I didn't see it less than a few minutes ago! I probably walked near or over it on the way down. The first thought that went through my mind was how I need to stay alert to the evil one that is keen like a snake and is out to tempt me. I need to be watchful and alert to those things that could ruin my life, resist the devil, and trust God's promises.

Yo estaba caminando por la pista de White Woods. El camino era rocoso. Me distraje con un montón de cosas en mi mente ajeno a lo que yo estaba caminando por encima o por lo que cerca de mis pies.

Visión-caminaba por el camino se detuvo cerca de un gran roble, oró y miró al cielo. Dentro de unos minutos regresó a la colina y para mi sorpresa, una gran serpiente de más de cinco metros de largo por la que se estaba cruzando la calle. Yo no lo veía menos de hace unos minutos! Probablemente caminaba cerca o sobre él en el camino hacia abajo. El primer pensamiento que vino a mi mente fue lo que necesito para estar alerta ante el mal que está dispuesto como una serpiente y es a tentarme. Tengo que estar vigilantes y atentos a las cosas que podrían arruinar mi vida, resistir al diablo, y promete la confianza de Dios.

1 Peter 5:8-9
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 8 Sed de espíritu sobrio, estad alerta. Vuestro adversario, el diablo, anda al acecho como león rugiente, buscando a quien devorar.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith,....(ESV)9 Pero resistidle firmes en la fe, ....(LBLA)


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