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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – December 12

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Fainting Goats & Us

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PART 2

“Who is the World’s Strongest Human?”

To read part 1, click here…January 14th (Fainting Goats & Us! Part 1)

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“If thou faint in the day of adversity,

thy strength is small.”

Proverbs 24:10

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Just who is the strongest person in the world?

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Well, in times past, many would give such a title to Samson.

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His physical strength was superhuman!

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But does Samson qualify as the strongest human to ever live?

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G. Dore – Death Of Samson – courtesy Creationism.org – Public Domain

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GOLIATH?

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Some might even say Goliath. Definitely a strong man!

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Osmar Schindler – David and Goliath – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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Psa 73:5  They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

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In this decadent society, we are greatly saddened to see the populace growing increasingly weaker in moral, spiritual, and even in physical strength!

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Yes, this decadent, opulent society has provided so many labor-saving inventions, which has caused many younger folks to become somewhat helpless in many respects.

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So much so, they often tagged as “snowflakes”!

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Psa 73:7  Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

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We’re so used to having everything handed to us, pre-made, pre-packaged that we have greatly become a society of moral/physical/spiritual weaklings!

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“Where does milk come from, little Johnny? From the grocery store, of course!”

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Supermarket- grocery store – check-out-wikipedia-public-domain

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But back to our initial question.

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So, just who might we consider to be the strongest human in the world?

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Well, actually, God only knows for sure, since there are 6 or 7 billion people living to choose from!

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Question Mark – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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Psa 147:10  He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

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But there are two individuals living at the time of this article, who just might be worthy candidates for this title.

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And yet, both of these persons couldn’t last 1-second in an arm-wrestling match!

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But both of them have super-human strength!

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The fact is, both of them are without use of both arms and legs.

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In spite of their lack of physical strength, both of them are perhaps two of the strongest people on earth.

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Isa_40:29  He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

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And yet, God has raised up these two Christians to become paragons of super-human strength, morally, and spiritually.

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Unlike Samson, who was strong physically, but lacked moral/spiritual strength, these two Christians have overcome their tremendous handicaps.

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And God has purposely raised them up to be role-models and inspirations for all Christians who likewise suffer numerous problems, setbacks, handicaps, disadvantages.

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Listening to these two faith-filled Christian evangelists greatly encourages us to go forward on our sojourn through this cold, dark and sad world!

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Whatever they may lack in physical strength, God has blessed them spiritually in faith, love, empathy-for-others, and courage!

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Oh yes, God, has, no doubt, raised up many other “Spiritual Samsons”, who may be unsung heroes to this world.

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But just like these two modern-day Samsons, are likewise inspirations and witnesses of God’s faith, love, forgiveness, and spiritual strength to those around them: in their own homes, neighborhoods, and/or in their communities!

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“For I was envious…when I saw the prosperity of the wicked…their strength is firm.”

Psalm 73:3, 4 (Condensed)

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And let’s face it, we live in a world where many people may exhibit physical strength, stamina, talents, and courage.

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But just like the Apostle, Peter, these same strong ones might willingly take sword-in-hand, risk their own life, labor tirelessly!

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And yet, separated from God’s Holy Spirit, would cower under the slightest adversity as did Peter when confronted by a young girl…

“a damsel came unto him (Peter),

saying, you also were with Jesus of Galilee.

But he denied before them all, saying…

I do not know the man (Jesus)!”

Matthew 26:69, 70.

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Peter Smites Off the Ear of Malchus – www.joyfulheart.com

Tissot – The Sorrow of Peter – Joyful Heart.com

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Pro_25:28  He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

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Yes, this world is full of spiritual weaklings…faithless cowards…unable to control their own spirit in the face of the slightest temptation or spiritual trial.

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Plagued by unwholesome thoughts, slaves of appetite and divers lusts, they are like walls broken down.

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Oh yes, that very strong man, Lucifer, now given title, “Satan” can give the world a seemingly endless strength and ability to perform many earthly tasks.

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But the Devil can never give a mortal soul true spiritual strength, true godly courage, true self-control.

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Only God can!

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Isa_40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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The very Good News is that today is still the day of Salvation!

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And though we may be weak in the eyes of the world, we can become spiritual Samsons in the eyes of God and His Holy Angels!

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Munch – Det Syke Barn – 1896 – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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THE READER IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS 2-MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT FAINTING GOATS…

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to repent of my backsliding and ease-loving ways before it’s too late!

Give me the wisdom that accompanies a new heart: a heart that desires to follow Thee, whithersoever Thou goest.

Help me to pray unceasingly for my family.

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…

March 8 (“Cancer, a Faith-building Experience?”),

or you can also read…

May 3rd (True Bullet-Proof Faith!)

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S HEAVENLY SIGN

 

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HOLY-GHOST RIDER CONSTELLATION

 

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THIS STAR-CHART: This is a Wikipedia star-chart, in which this site’s editor has sketched in these three constellations (without the Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation).

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Notice how the right front hoof is trampling on the tail of the Dragon.

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Also notice his eye is a star.

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It’s best seen when in the western half of the sky.

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It is found in mid-sky traveling from east to west.

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In January, it is in the west after midnight.

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As winter progresses, it can be seen earlier and earlier in the evening. a dark sky with good star-visibility is best, but not absolutely necessary to see this constellation.

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It is found on the opposite side of the Dragon Constellation from Orion.

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And as already stated, this Goodly Horse Constellation can be seen best in mid-winter when it is in the western side of the sky, and you are looking at it while you are facing west.

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The nose and head of this horse is partly made from the Perseus Constellation.

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The tail and rear end is partly of the Cassiopeia Constellation. 

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The hind-leg is made partly of stars from the Andromeda Constellation.

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THIS HOLY-GHOST-RIDER

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Now one thing that is noticeable and makes this constellation even more dramatic, is the fact that the Milky Way runs right through it.

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And the question that must be asked is, “What biblical implications does this constellation/Milky Way connection have?”

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Well, very simply put, if stars represent Believers, then this rider works in the world through His True-Worshippers, to a great extent.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation”

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TOMORROW:

January 15th . . . . THE GOOD SHEPHERD FINDS US

Brooklyn Museum – The Good Shepherd – James Tissot – Wikpedia – US Public Domain

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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – December 11

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Look Up, Lift Up Your Heads,

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Part 11:

“This World is Not My Home!”

To read Part 1, click here… “July 4th (Look Up & Lift Up Your Heads!)”

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“These (persecuted Believers) all died in faith,

not having received the promises, but

…were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”

Hebrews 11:13 (Condensed)

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“Man, oh man, oh man!!!”

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The daily news reports just seem to be getting worse and worse and worse!!!

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It seems like the entire world is coming unraveled…

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…Completely out-of-control thievery at an all-time high…

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…The younger generation being indoctrinated into insane and hateful ideologies…

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…Racial hatred and division being stoked by the lying Helter-Skelter media…

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…Governments engaging in suicidal spending…

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…Inflation too…

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…The Internet becoming a modern-day “Big Brother”, mind-controlling the world…

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…The major news-media becoming more and more dishonest and increasingly untrustworthy…

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…Children being confused about basic biology…

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…The western nations becoming weaker while overtly-evil nations grow stronger…

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…A total collapse of national borders, allowing unknown millions to pour over…

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…corrupt judges and politicians allowing crime to skyrocket…

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Yes, the state of the world is getting so unbelievably horrible, that many are no doubt becoming hopelessly sad and confounded!

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It just doesn’t seem like things will ever get better!

TV – ABC-Good Morning America – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

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So, just what are we to do?

How are we to cope with all the insanity

and all the hell-bent, self-destructive, dystopian nightmare

which the world appears to be racing into?

Question Mark – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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ARE WE REALLY “JUST A -PASSIN’ THROUGH”?  

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Remember that old song…

“This world is not my home,

I’m just a-passin’ through.

My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.

The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door.

And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore”?

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This song first appeared in print in 1919 and has been sung by many Gospel musicians.

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Well, most faithful church attendees would probably wholeheartedly affirm this song’s faithful sentiment: “We’re just a-passin’ through!”.

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Jim Reeves Monument – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

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“…then look up, and lift up your heads…”

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The fact is, we have entered into the fulfillment of Luke 21:28, in which Jesus admonishes us…

…”And when these things begin to come to pass,

then look up, and lift up your heads;

for your redemption draweth nigh.”

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Yes, things down here are getting increasingly hopeless.

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It’s time to renounce this hopelessly tragic world…

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…and begin our upward ascendancy to our new home…

…”And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:

for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away…”

Revelation 21:1

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Starry Night at La Silla – Wikimedia – Share-Alike license

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“This world is not my home I’m just a-passin’ through!”

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And, so, how can I cope with all the evil, and insanity, and injustice that this world seems to currently be embracing?

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Well, every time I hear of some really horrible, or insane, or unjust event, instead of becoming angry or discouraged, I must remind myself…“This world is not my home I’m just a-passin’ through!”

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Such an attitude can greatly quell my anger, allay my fears, and dispel my disillusionment with the daily news reports…

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…”This world is not my home,

I’m just a-passin’ through.

My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.

The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door.

And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore”?

Pilgrim in a Rocky Valley by Carl Gustav Carus – Wikimedia – US Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Open my eyes, that I may see the veracity of this message, and keep me from allowing Satan to bring my focus back down to earth…

Prayer – Mother and Daughter – Wikipedia – (cropped image) the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…

JULY 31 (How Do I See These Signs of Heaven?),

or you can also read…

“March 20 (“This World is Not My Home!”)“

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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A HEAVENLY HOBBY

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“Lift up your eyes on high,

and behold Who hath created these things;

that brings out their host by number:

He calls them all by names by the greatness of His might,

for that He is strong in power;

not one faileth.”

Isaiah 40:26

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ABOVE PICTURE – Starry Night at La Silla – cropped  and altered image – Wikimedia – Share-Alike license

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“AND WHEN YE SEE THESE THINGS…

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LOOK UP, LIFT UP YOUR HEAD”

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There is one hobby which every ‘Noble Berean’ may take up, which only compliments the pursuit of the heavenly Prize.

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Yes, Signs Of Heaven becomes a wonderfully rewarding hobby which, unlike many less meaningful hobbies, pays off with rich, heavenly rewards. Everlasting rewards!

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And unlike the person in this photo with equipment, all you need is fairly good vision, and a dark, starry night.

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And once a person really gets to know these heavenly messengers, it will become very apparent that the message connected with these signs is truly a message to be heeded.

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Thus, will the Christian be able to share this message with others.

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And there are perhaps many nuances and hidden biblical truths to these signs which have yet to be discovered.

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Astronomy Amateur – cropped image – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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FIRST FIND ORION & 7 STARS

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The very first step in finding these many constellations, should be to find the two main constellations: Orion, and the 7 Stars (aka, The Big Dipper).

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These two constellations represent Christ (Orion), and His Church (7 Stars).

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And just as these are the easiest constellations to find, so too, the first place to begin studying the Bible is the Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).

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These four books present Christ and His Church, when He walked the earth, just as Orion and the 7 Stars represent Christ and His Church, as seen up in the heavens.

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Then, once you are comfortable finding these two constellations, you can begin to locate the next closest constellations, and so on.

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ABOVE PICTURE: Orion the Soldier and the Revelation 12 Dragon (Hyades & Pleiades, etc.) – winter constellations – www.signsofheaven.org – not for commercial use

ABOVE PICTURE – 7 Stars Constellation as the Cross (aka Big Dipper) – winter – signsofheaven.org – not for commercial uses

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TOMORROW…

December 12 (Fainting Goats & Us: PART 2 “Who is the World’s Strongest Human?”)

Atlas holding up the celestial globe – Guercino 1646 – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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Jim Reeves – This World is Not My Home

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS 3-MINUTE SONG – – Jim Reeves – This World is not my home

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Jim Reeves Monument – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

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