II Corinthians 4:5-7
"For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
October 17th
"Let Us make man in Our Image, after Our Likeness...." Genesis 1:26
That will I not let you forget; for, its truth keys the entirety of Creation; it answers the so-called "riddle of life" and adds colorful beauty to our very existence.
Which of you parents who read this do not want to see your children grow up into your own stature, to manifest at least your own amount of intelligence and to become at least as successful and happy as yourself (or happier)? To desire the best and utmost for one's offspring is the spirit of true parentage.
With the eternal Father; yes, with even God Himself as your spirit Father – you have a long way to go until you have grown into His image and stature, and become fully like unto Jesus Christ as the Son of man in every way (for He was the express image of the Father). So, when this or that in your life isn't precisely what you have dreamed about, just remember that Father is putting you through the paces for, as I said, you have yet a long way to go....
The Shepherdsfield Update #15