Soitettu
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On the desktop of my computer I have this picture of an eastern shepherd’s fold. It reminds me of my role as a shepherd mother and grandmother. There is only one door to this fold and do you notice that the shepherd sits in that door? He is the guardian. He will allow nothing or no one to come into that fold to harm his flock. We are to be like that shepherd, watching intently over our flock. That means more than physical mothering. It is caring for the spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). We don’t do this for wages. The hired wage earner who cares for children may do her best for them, but she does not lay down her life like the true shepherd or mother. Check out John 10:6-15.
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God is a dwelling God. He dwells in His eternal world, and yet dwells in our hearts by His Spirit. He also loves to dwell with us in our homes--to live with us and walk with us. To fellowship with us.The word “dwell” occurs 468 times in the Bible. I found 31 different Hebrew words for the word dwell, and 16 different Greek words. As I continued to search, I found 23 Hebrew words and 31 Greek words about eating meals and sitting around our tables! That’s over 100 words! And I am sure I haven’t exhausted them yet.Listen as I share one of these Hebrew words with you. It is a beautiful word and will give you a greater understanding of the blessing of your home.
