What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
What’s the most delicious thing I have even eaten? I read this prompt shortly after midnight this morning. I pondered then just as a did several other times today. I even ask my husband what his answer would be. His was similar to mine, how do you pick just one? A chocolate cream pie is sweet and velvety smooth but how can that compare to a delicious steak? What about fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and all the different kindd of cheese. What about the yumminess of fresh fruit? Put it in a pie and you have a completely different treat. Pepper jelly is sweat and spicy but it can be paired with alomst anything, drasticlly changing the taste of the dish. Greek food is unique and flavorful and so is Italian. Mexican is spicy and Chinese if tangy. There are simply too many good foods that I have eaten to choose just one.
Aaron, the brother of Moses and Miriam, played a pivotal role in the biblical narrative, particularly during the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and their journey through the wilderness. Born to Amram and Jochebed, members of the tribe of Levi, Aaron was three years older than Moses. When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Aaron served as his spokesperson due to Moses’ hesitation and lack of confidence in his speaking abilities. Aaron’s eloquence and ability to communicate effectively made him an ideal partner for Moses, and together they confronted Pharaoh, demanding the Israelites’ release.
As the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, Aaron was appointed as the first high priest of Israel, responsible for offering sacrifices, interceding with God, and leading the Israelites in worship. He wore special garments containing the names of the sons of Israel, symbolizing his role as a mediator between God and the people. Aaron performed various sacrifices and rituals, including the Day of Atonement, to atone for the people’s sins and maintain their relationship with God. His priesthood established the Levitical line, which played a crucial role in Israel’s worship and spiritual life.
Despite his important role, Aaron struggled with insecurity and compromise. In the incident of the golden calf, Aaron yielded to the people’s demands and created an idol, which led to God’s wrath and a plague among the Israelites. This event highlights Aaron’s weakness and lack of leadership, which sometimes led him to prioritize pleasing the people over following God’s instructions. Additionally, Aaron, along with Moses, disobeyed God’s instructions at Meribah, striking the rock instead of speaking to it, which resulted in both of them being barred from entering the Promised Land.
Aaron’s legacy extends beyond his lifetime, and his priesthood foreshadowed the ultimate high priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity before God. The blessing given to Aaron, known as the Aaronic Blessing, is still used today: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26). This blessing has brought comfort and hope to countless individuals throughout history, and Aaron’s role in Israel’s worship and spiritual life continues to be studied and revered by people of faith around the world.
Through his life and experiences, Aaron serves as a complex and multifaceted example of human frail humanity. Despite his strengths and weaknesses, Aaron’s faithfulness to God and his role in Israel’s worship and spiritual life are a testament to the power of obedience and trust in the divine. As a high priest, Aaron pointed to the need for a mediator between God and humanity, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and reconciliation to all people.
And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Genesis 15:6 KJV https://bible-strong.app
Genesis 15 1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?
3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
4 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.
6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
7 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
8 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?
9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.
10 And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.
11 And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.
12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.
13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
15 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
17 And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.
18 In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
19 The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,
20 And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Rephaims,
21 And the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.
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Numbers 19:15
15 And every open vessel, which hath no covering bound upon it, is unclean.
16 And whosoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the open fields, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, shall be unclean seven days.
17 And for an unclean person they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel:
18 And a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a bone, or one slain, or one dead, or a grave:
19 And the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean on the third day, and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he shall purify himself, and wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and shall be clean at even.
20 But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean.
21 And it shall be a perpetual statute unto them, that he that sprinkleth the water of separation shall wash his clothes; and he that toucheth the water of separation shall be unclean until even.
22 And whatsoever the unclean person toucheth shall be unclean; and the soul that toucheth it shall be unclean until even.
Numbers 20 1 Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
2 And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.
3 And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!
4 And why have ye brought up the congregation of the LORD into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?
5 And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.
6 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto them.
7 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
8 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.
9 And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.
10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?
11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.
12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
13 This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.
14 And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:
15 How our fathers went down into Egypt, and we have dwelt in Egypt a long time; and the Egyptians vexed us, and our fathers:
16 And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:
17 Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king’s high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders.
18 And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.
19 And the children of Israel said unto him, We will go by the high way: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without doing any thing else, go through on my feet.
20 And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.
That concludes our study for today. I hope to have you back tomorrow. God bless.
During the first Earth age, around the time of Satan’s rebellion we had a choice to make. Do we follow satan or be born of women in flesh. I have read different theories such as we not only choose to be born of women we also choose many other things such as birth parents and lifestyles. While there is no Biblical backing for such statements it is rather fascinating to ponder. How awesome it would be to see into this dispensation of time and be able to prepare as if I am entering a high stakes strategic playing field? Choosing not only who we will be born of but dictating details such as fame, fortune and the personal struggles of life. How fascinating and fair that would be. I know one thing for certain, I chose to be here. I chose to be born of woman, have my memory erased and given the opportunity to decide, Do I follow God or Satan? The days can be long and treacherous, the battles can seem endless but long ago in our past, when we were in spirit form we had confidence that we would prevail at this game we call life and claim our victory. So on the days that seem impossible just remember we choose to be here. Have faith and persevere!
The passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a fascinating plant with a multitude of uses, ranging from medicinal and therapeutic applications to culinary and ornamental purposes. Here’s a detailed exploration of its various uses:
Medicinal Uses:
1. Anxiety and Insomnia: Passion flower has been traditionally used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness due to its calming and sedative properties. 2. Pain Relief: Passion flower may help alleviate pain, including headaches, muscle tension, and menstrual cramps. 3. Seizure Control: Some studies suggest that passion flower may have anticonvulsant properties, making it potentially useful for managing seizures. 4. Menopausal Symptoms: Passion flower has been used to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and mood swings.
Therapeutic Applications:
1. Stress Relief: Passion flower’s calming properties make it an excellent herb for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. 2. Sleep Aid: Passion flower tea or supplements may help improve sleep quality and duration. 3. ADHD: Some research suggests that passion flower may help alleviate symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Other Uses:
1. Culinary: Passion flower tea can be made from the leaves and stems, and the fruit is edible. 2. Ornamental: Passion flower vines are often cultivated for their intricate, exotic flowers and attractive foliage. 3. Skincare: Passion flower extracts have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making them potentially useful in skincare products.
Precautions and Interactions:
1. Consult a Healthcare Professional: Before using passion flower, especially if you’re taking medications or have underlying health conditions. 2. Potential Interactions: Passion flower may interact with sedatives, antidepressants, and other medications. 3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult with a healthcare professional before using passion flower during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Forms and Preparations:
1. Tea: Steep dried passion flower leaves and stems in hot water. 2. Supplements: Capsules, tablets, or tinctures containing passion flower extracts. 3. Topical Applications: Passion flower extracts can be applied topically to skin irritations or wounds.
Overall, passion flower is a versatile plant with a range of uses, from medicinal and therapeutic applications to culinary and ornamental purposes. However, it’s essential to use it responsibly and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
24 But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.
25 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
26 Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe.
27 And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress.
28 Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering unto the LORD of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give thereof the LORD’S heave offering to Aaron the priest.
29 Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it.
30 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye have heaved the best thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the increase of the winepress.
31 And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.
32 And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.
Numbers 19 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
2 This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:
3 And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, that he may bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face:
4 And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times:
5 And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:
6 And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer.
7 Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and the priest shall be unclean until the even.
8 And he that burneth her shall wash his clothes in water, and bathe his flesh in water, and shall be unclean until the even.
9 And a man that is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer, and lay them up without the camp in a clean place, and it shall be kept for the congregation of the children of Israel for a water of separation: it is a purification for sin.
10 And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: and it shall be unto the children of Israel, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.
11 He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days.
12 He shall purify himself with it on the third day, and on the seventh day he shall be clean: but if he purify not himself the third day, then the seventh day he shall not be clean.
13 Whosoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness is yet upon him.
14 This is the law, when a man dieth in a tent: all that come into the tent, and all that is in the tent, shall be unclean seven days.
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?
Comfy and Me
If I were forced to wear one outfit I would choose comfy pants and an oversized long-sleeved shirt, both purple of corse. I would want them to be super soft yet light and breathable. Cool, comfortable and homey.
