Jerusalem The Blemished - Jerusalem The Beautiful
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Hebrew Mysteries
In 1967, after 2000 years, the Jewish people regained Jerusalem. In God's word, Jerusalem - Yerushalayim is called "beautiful." Rabbis say of the ten measures of beauty bestowed on this world, nine were given to Jerusalem. Its praises fill much of Scriptures. But if you visit Jerusalem, you'll find it's pretty much just a bunch of rocks. Yet, God's word speaks of it as if it were the most beautiful place in the world. When you're in love, it doesn't matter what they look like to you; they're beautiful. So it is with God and Jerusalem, and with your life. Look around; you'll see some very imperfect people. Look at your circumstances; you'll see lots of problems. Look at yourself, without God's grace, you'll see a sinful wretch. Learn the mystery of Jerusalem, the Beautiful. See your life through the eyes of God's love and grace. See your circumstances as blessings, people around you as gifts, your walk victorious, your life something wonderful, and piles of rocks as Jerusalem, the beautiful.

Today's Mission
Live today through God's eyes, see yourself through God's eyes, and see every situation as a chance to reveal God's love.

Micah 7:18
18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Where is the god who can compare with you— wiping the slate clean of guilt, Turning a blind eye, a deaf ear, to the past sins of your purged and precious people? You don’t nurse your anger and don’t stay angry long, for mercy is your specialty. That’s what you love most. And compassion is on its way to us. You’ll stamp out our wrongdoing. You’ll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean. You’ll stay true to your word to Father Jacob and continue the compassion you showed Grandfather Abraham—Everything you promised our ancestors from a long time ago.

HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND WEEKEND.