The pall came from the east.
The day started out as routine. The attention of the infirm is my usual prayer. Until I was confronted with the need of this hour.
Avis went to emergency and so did the baby and the two year-old.
While they were being treated the five remaining adults and six children need care. Sleepless since the disaster, the grownups chose to sleep in the beds provided for them rather than nourish their bodies.
The weary lot. The burden was so heavy that they could barely speak above a whisper. They managed some sleep for a few hours while we intertained and occupied the youngs ones.
So much energy, and so resilient. They have always been cared for, looked healthy and seemed less weary for the ware. They wanted to play and ate everything in sight. Till finally they began to play in their undisciplined manner with the viands.
They seemed untouched by the ordeal.
The heaviness of the adults, even from rest; it was all they could do to marshall themselves to a shower and clean clothes. The children as well as themselves had been provided for by the good grace that Almighty bestowed on His people.
Waiting, waiting. What a weary trek. With no end in sight.
Finally, the next leg. Out of the far north came more help.
Grateful, gathering what meager belongings afforded to them, they packed, said good-bye. The children and the mother surprising us with heartfelt embraces.
And they were gone.
Never to be encountered again?
But the pall remained. Like a gloomy mist, a message unwelcomed, but entertained. Yes, it remained.
It was heavy. We were weary. We were worn.
"Sure-ely, sure-ely, He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. And the L-RD hath laid on Him the iniquities of us all."
This was a word from the L-RD.
Genesis 2-- Man and his helper till the Garden.
Genesis 29-- Jacob goes east and meets Rachel.
Exodus 2-- The birth of Moses.
Exodus 29-- Consecration of the priests.
Leviticus 2-- The meal offerings.
Numbers 2-- Cap order.
Numbers 29-- "A day of festivity."
Deuteronomy 2-- The 38th year in the wilderness.
Deuteronomy 29-- 40 years of preparation to enter the covenant.
Genesis 3-- Satan confronts man.
Genesis 30-- Laban appeals to the L-RD regarding Jacob.
Exodus 3-- The sign of Moses' calling -- he burning bush.
Exodus 30-- Altar, census, laver come with provisions and cautions.
Leviticus 3-- The peace offering.
Numbers 3-- The lines of Moses and Aaron.
Numbers 30-- Household vows.
Deuteronomy 3-- Conquest of Og.
Deuteronomy 30-- Blessing, curse, dispersion and return -- testing, viz-a-vi the Wilderness?
Isaiah 2-- The Day of the L-RD is coming; in the past it was your glory that you relied on.
Isaiah 29-- Ariel will be harrased but remembered; she will cease to listen to the commandments of man.
Isaiah 56-- Foreigners will attch themselves to Israel and the L-RD G-D.
Jeremiah 2-- Remember your first love, where you got off and went wrong.
Jeremiah 29-- Do not follow after flase prophets.
Ezekiel 2-- Scroll given to Ezekiel, told to prophecy and be brazen about it.
Ezekiel 29-- Egypt is punished for exalting itself; making itself a savior of Israel.
Isaiah 3-- Babes will lead them because the elders are disqualified.
Isaiah 30-- Rejecting the word of G-D resultied in them searching for salvation elsewhere.
Isaiah 57-- The contrite will be heardbut there is no hope for the evil.
Jeremiah 3-- Chosen Israel breaks faith with G-D but He chose to divorce her despite her whoring.
Jeremiah 30-- The Word from the L-RD is that Israel will be brought back.
Ezekiel 3-- Tell them though they will refuse; don't tell those other nations who would repent and accept.
Ezekiel 30-- The apocalyptic fall of Egypt is a testimony of the greatness of G-D for them to see.
Psalms 2-- Enthroned in Heaven, He rules the earth.
Psalms 29-- Enthroned in Heaven, He rules the skies.
Psalms 56-- My adversary is unrelenting but my G-D is faithful.
Psalms 83-- The enemies of Israel agree to destroy her but they will learn that G-D is the L-RD.
Psalms 110-- Enthroned on the earth, Messiah will rule the earth.
Psalms 137-- I will always remember Jerusalem above my suffering.
Proverbs 2-- Make yourself open to receive wisdom.
Job 2-- Satan given permission to attack Job personally.
Job 29-- Believing that he has lost the favor of G-D, he is unacceptable.
Ecclesiastes 2-- Gaining wealth and all pleasure, but after life where are they?
Daniel 2-- In his second year of reign Nebuchadnezzar sees his future in a dream.
Psalms 3-- G-D alone chooses to deliver. the foe cannot know this.
Psalms 30-- My enemy loses his joy when he sees my salvation.
Psalms 57-- I take refuge in Him because there nothing can touch me.
Psalms 84-- There is refuge for all in His presence.
Psalms 111-- I learn wisdom from His workings.
Psalms 138-- In the face of the enemy I give the praise of G-D.
Proverbs 3-- Put wisdom into your mind to keep.
Job 3-- Job questions his worth, suffering in general, and fears he has failed.
Job 30-- He keeps his dignity but no one cares.
Ecclesiastes 3-- Pleasure and wealt are good for now, but things are only for their time.
Daniel 3-- The test of the fiery furnace.
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