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Today’s Devotional – February 22nd

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Picture of a Very Grave Man,

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Part 3

You may also read Part 1, “Picture of a Very Grave Man, Part 1”

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“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works:

in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”

Titus 2:7 

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Some of the devotionals on this website, as of late, have showcased the various aspects of John Bunyan’s earthshaking allegory, Pilgrim’s Progress.

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And yesterday, the “picture of a very grave man” was discussed.  

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Pilgrims Progress title page third edition 1679 – Wikimedia Commons – public-domain

 

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100% DEDICATION

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Now just what did this picture represent?

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Again, hear the “Interpreter” as he talks with Christian, the pilgrim, regarding this picture…

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INTERPRETER: “The Man whose Picture this is, is one of a thousand…

And whereas thou seest him with his eyes lift up to Heaven,

the best of Books in his hand,

and the Law of Truth written on his lips…

and whereas thou seest the World as cast behind him,

and that a Crown hangs over his head,

that is to shew thee that slighting and despising the things that are present…

…he is sure in the world that comes next,

to have Glory for his reward.”

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Basically, this picture described by Interpreter is a symbolic picture of “total Christian dedication”!

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PICTURE: Man with world behind his back – public domain

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WHO IS THAT MAN?

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Now the true identity of this man in the picture is not given, although the Interpreter hinted that he was very Christ-like.

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But the Interpreter warned the pilgrim that this man was the only one trustworthy to advise Heavenbound pilgrims, who wind up in difficult circumstances.

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And furthermore, he warned the pilgrim that those who DO NOT measure up to this picture are NOT to be trusted as advisers.

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And this is the point of today’s devotional.

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PICTURE: Man with world behind his back – public domain

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PAUL WAS LIKE THIS MAN!

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Now the apostle, Paul, was such a man as the man in this picture.

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Yes, Paul was the very essence of all these qualities that were present in that very symbolic picture shown to the pilgrim.

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Paul Converted – www.thebiblerevival.com

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PAUL FORSOOK ALL!

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Listen to Paul…

“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss…

…and do count them but dung,

that I may win Christ,”

Philippians 3:8. (Condensed)

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Paul definitely had the world cast behind him, as evidenced by this statement!

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Paul Shipwrecked Acts 27:41-44-www.lavistachurchofchrist.org–public domain

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SO, WHAT’S ALL THIS GOT TO DO WITH ME!?

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Now there are many who will say to all these things…

“Well, so what has that got to do with me?

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To such comes the answer, straight from the lips of Paul…

“Be ye followers of me,

even as I also am of Christ…”

1st Corinthians 11:1 

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So, if we are to be followers of Paul, even as Paul was a follower of Jesus…

Paul the Apostle-Artist-Valentin de Boulogne or Nicolas Tournier- circa 1500s – Wikipedia – public domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Open Thou mine eyes to see if I am cherishing any earthly idol. Help me to cast away any secret idol…

Girl Praying – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Fleeing to the Mountains, Part 3: The Abomination in My Heart”…

…or you may also read this much shorter article…“March 1st (A Designer Jesus!)”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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WOMAN FLEEING TO NARROW GATE

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This most amazing phenomenon is seen throughout the winter.

Although it can be observed most of the winter, it is seen best when it is the western part of the sky, at winter’s end (The end of winter being the final scene of this heavenly Gospel story).

Orion , the Dragon, and the Glorious White Horse are beginning to descend into the western horizon

(sketch to right is Winter Constellations descending into western horizon. This can actually be seen as early as December, in the pre-dawn hours).

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And at this point it is apparent that the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation is veering toward the two bright stars, known as Castor and Pollux (sketch to left).

But the Wide Gate Stars are composed of the two brightest stars of the Auriga Constellation, known as the star, Capella, and the star, Menkalinan.

The two stars, Castor and Pollux, make up the concept of the Orion’s Narrow Gate Stars.

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This can even be observed into June in the western sky (for a short time just after dark).

While a dark night is best for seeing the Woman Constellation, the 4 stars which comprise the Narrow Gate/Wide Gate Stars can be seen even under mediocre conditions.

It begins with the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation (AKA Ursa Major) going towards these two doors.

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The sketch to left shows, the two doors are each composed of two bright stars.

The two bright stars that comprise the Narrow Gate are the two brightest stars of the Orion the Reaper’s sickle.

The two stars that comprise the ‘Wide Gate’ Stars are the two brightest stars of the wave of water that comes out of the Dragon Constellation’s mouth (for explanation of “Wave of Water”, just click here).

The stars that make up the ‘Narrow Gate’ are about half the width of the Wide Gate (see sketch below left).

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(For more information on Orion’s sickle, just click here, “Orion The Reaper”. )

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Editor’s note: These sketches on this page are merely sketches.

The stars are not in their exact place.

However, they are close enough to find them in the night sky. But as with most stars, it takes persistence to finally locate them.

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ABOVE PICTURE late winter – Revelation 12 Woman & Orion’s Narrow Gate (Castor and Pollux of Gemini Constellation) & Wide Gate (two stars of the Auriga Constellation)

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Revelation 12 Woman & The Narrow Gate Stars (Orion’s Gate to Heaven)”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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TOMORROW…

February 23rd . . . . Jesus: A Walking Symphony

LaViotti Chamber Orchestra Mozart – Wikimedia pub. domain

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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