Yes.  And that's what makes the difference between the Bible and any other
book.

Vicki

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From: "Lelia Struve" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas Verse


> Hey wow good point never saw that either.  Yes, I agree its interesting
how
> we can read and re-read something of God's word and all of a suden
something
> either smacks you in the head or heart or soul or a light comes on like
> hey!!!! how come I never saw this?
>
> hugs
>
>
> Lelia Struve email [log in to unmask] msn [log in to unmask]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vicki and The Rors" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:39 PM
> Subject: Christmas Verse
>
>
> > Many of us have become familiar with this verse throughout the year.  In
> > thinking and meditating on it this last couple of days, something stood
> > out
> > to me in a new way.  A way that I never saw before and am still thinking
> > about.  So, no matter how familiar the verse, it's good for us to
remember
> > that the Bible is the Word of God which is living.  And God can
literally
> > reveal new truth to us in new ways, or old truth in new fresh ways.  As
> > long
> > as it's His truth, then the matter of revealing is up to him as we open
> > our
> > hearts eagerly and expectantly, just as those who were waiting for the
> > arrival of The Christ Child welcomed him with anticipation and
excitement.
> >
> > Isaiah. 9:6
> > For unto us a Child is born  Unto us a Son is given;
> >       And the government will be upon His shoulder.
> >       And His name will be called
> > Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
> >       Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace .
> >
> > What jumped out to me is that the government will be upon his shoulder,
> > not
> > shoulders, as I always thought that verse said.  Many times in the music
> > at
> > this time of year, the word shoulders is used.  So, the government of
the
> > whole world, will, then, rest on only one of his shoulders, not both.
> > We've
> > an expression that says, referring to someone sometimes in a joking way,
> > but
> > sometimes seriously, "he's got broad shoulders, he can take it."  World
> > government would be enough to rest on broad shoulders, but yet it will
> > rest
> > on only one of his shoulders.  Wonder if His loved ones will rest on the
> > other.  I've been brief here.  Maybe someone else will have additional
> > thoughts to express.
> >
> > Blessings,
> > Vicki
>