So I started a post last week about lipstick and never finished it.... Maybe I will get around to that one later. Things have been very hectic at work and around the house this week, so sorry for no posting. Also, I was on a juice cleanse the first 3 days of this week and had a hard time formulating thoughts...ha! Instead, here is a birthday post....
The past couple of years, I have honestly felt a little sad on my birthday. I am so thankful to be alive, healthy, happy and another year older, but for some reason I always miss my dad "extra" on my birthday. I don't know if it's that I miss him calling and saying "Happy Birfday," instead of birthday just to aggravate me or if it is just another reminder that I am getting older and he isn't here, but it is a hard day for me. Regardless of the reason, it does make me a little sad and nostalgic. This weekend I am heading to Chicago to celebrate and visit Kate. I am so excited to spend quality time with her, shop, relax, eat yummy food and meet Jack!
Here is something I sent to my coworkers, yesterday. We take turns
sending devotionals or quotes to each other and yesterday was my day and
my birthday.
Today marks the 33rd year of my life. I didn't think about this until this morning, but 3 is my favorite number and today I am not 3 once, but
twice meaning this will be a great year...right?!
There are 27 books in the New Testament, which is 3x3x3, or completeness to the third power. Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest. He was placed on the cross at the 3rd hour of the day (9 a.m.) and died at the 9th hour (3 p.m.). There were 3 hours of darkness that covered the land while Jesus was suffering on the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour. Three is the number of resurrection. Christ was dead for three full days and three full nights, a total of 72 hours, before being resurrected on Saturday, April 8, just before sunset.
The apostle Paul was an exceptionally well educated person. In three different occasions he quotes directly from Greek poets (Acts 17:28, 1Corinthians 15:33 and Titus 1:12). He also was privileged to visit the location of God's throne, which is in the third heaven (2Corinthians 12:2 - 4).
The three gifts given to Israel by God were his law, the land of their inheritance, and their calling (the world to come).
The Bible only mentions the name of three angels (Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer).
There are 3 great periods of God's annual Feast days of worship. They are the Spring festivals (Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread), the summer festival (Pentecost) and the Fall festivals (Feast of Trumpets, Atonement and Feast of Tabernacles).
morning, but 3 is my favorite number and today I am not 3 once, but
twice meaning this will be a great year...right!
Some
reasons I love the number 3....all my initials are E....EEE (3 E's) and
it was always my number when I played sports. It made me wonder about
the number 3 and the bible. Below are some interesting things about the
number 3, biblically. There are a lot. The biggest one I can think of
is the Trinity (the name of the church I attended growing up...yet
another 3 reference) The Father, The Son and the The Holy Spirit.
Lastly,
another quote that I found and really enjoy mentions getting older. So
many of us have lost loved ones long before their time. When I hear
people complaining about getting older, I think of this quote.
"Don't regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." -Unknown
Happy Reading and Happy Thursday!
The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 3
The number 3 is used 467 times in the Bible. It pictures completeness, though to a lesser degree than 7. The meaning of this number derives from the fact that it is the first of four spiritually perfect numerals (the others being 7, 10 and 12). The 3 righteous patriarchs before the flood were Abel, Enoch and Noah. After the deluge there was the righteous "fathers" Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (later renamed Israel).There are 27 books in the New Testament, which is 3x3x3, or completeness to the third power. Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest. He was placed on the cross at the 3rd hour of the day (9 a.m.) and died at the 9th hour (3 p.m.). There were 3 hours of darkness that covered the land while Jesus was suffering on the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour. Three is the number of resurrection. Christ was dead for three full days and three full nights, a total of 72 hours, before being resurrected on Saturday, April 8, just before sunset.
Appearances of the number three
There were only three individuals who witnessed Jesus' transfiguration on Mount Hermon. Those who saw Jesus' glory on the mount were John, Peter and James.The apostle Paul was an exceptionally well educated person. In three different occasions he quotes directly from Greek poets (Acts 17:28, 1Corinthians 15:33 and Titus 1:12). He also was privileged to visit the location of God's throne, which is in the third heaven (2Corinthians 12:2 - 4).
The three words that appear only once in Scripture are
Reverend (Psalms 111:9), Eternity (Isaiah 57:15) and Grandmother
(2Timothy 1:5).
Only three people were allowed to ask God
ANYTHING. They were Solomon (1Kings 3:5), Ahaz (Isaiah 7:11) and, of
course, Jesus Christ (Psalm 2:9).The three gifts given to Israel by God were his law, the land of their inheritance, and their calling (the world to come).
The Bible only mentions the name of three angels (Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer).
Three in Prophecy
Next to seven, 3 is the most commonly found or referenced number in Revelation. An angel is charged to cry three woe's to those who live on earth to warn them of more trials to come (Revelation 8:13). The murdered bodies of the Two Witnesses will not be allowed to be buried but rather will lie openly in Jerusalem for three days before they are resurrected. Three unclean spirits will be allowed to deceive the whole world to FIGHT the returning Jesus Christ in what is called the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:13 - 16). The new Jerusalem, created by God for placement on a new earth, will be shaped like a square with three gates on each side (Revelation 21:13).Additional info on the Biblical Meaning of 3
God is described, in the very beginning of the book of Revelation, as a Being "which is, and which was, and which is to come" (Revelation 1:4).There are 3 great periods of God's annual Feast days of worship. They are the Spring festivals (Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread), the summer festival (Pentecost) and the Fall festivals (Feast of Trumpets, Atonement and Feast of Tabernacles).
Some
reasons I love the number 3....all my initials are E....EEE (3 E's) and
it was always my number when I played sports. It made me wonder about
the number 3 and the bible. Below are some interesting things about the
number 3, biblically. There are a lot. The biggest one I can think of
is the Trinity (the name of the church I attended growing up...yet
another 3 reference) The Father, The Son and the The Holy Spirit.
Lastly,
another quote that I found and really enjoy mentions getting older. So
many of us have lost loved ones long before their time. When I hear
people complaining about getting older, I think of this quote.
"Don't regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." -Unknown
Happy Reading and Happy Thursday!
The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 3
The number 3 is used 467 times in the Bible. It pictures completeness, though to a lesser degree than 7. The meaning of this number derives from the fact that it is the first of four spiritually perfect numerals (the others being 7, 10 and 12). The 3 righteous patriarchs before the flood were Abel, Enoch and Noah. After the deluge there was the righteous "fathers" Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (later renamed Israel).There are 27 books in the New Testament, which is 3x3x3, or completeness to the third power. Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest. He was placed on the cross at the 3rd hour of the day (9 a.m.) and died at the 9th hour (3 p.m.). There were 3 hours of darkness that covered the land while Jesus was suffering on the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour. Three is the number of resurrection. Christ was dead for three full days and three full nights, a total of 72 hours, before being resurrected on Saturday, April 8, just before sunset.
Appearances of the number three
There were only three individuals who witnessed Jesus' transfiguration on Mount Hermon. Those who saw Jesus' glory on the mount were John, Peter and James.The apostle Paul was an exceptionally well educated person. In three different occasions he quotes directly from Greek poets (Acts 17:28, 1Corinthians 15:33 and Titus 1:12). He also was privileged to visit the location of God's throne, which is in the third heaven (2Corinthians 12:2 - 4).
The three words that appear only once in Scripture are
Reverend (Psalms 111:9), Eternity (Isaiah 57:15) and Grandmother
(2Timothy 1:5).
Only three people were allowed to ask God
ANYTHING. They were Solomon (1Kings 3:5), Ahaz (Isaiah 7:11) and, of
course, Jesus Christ (Psalm 2:9).The three gifts given to Israel by God were his law, the land of their inheritance, and their calling (the world to come).
The Bible only mentions the name of three angels (Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer).
Three in Prophecy
Next to seven, 3 is the most commonly found or referenced number in Revelation. An angel is charged to cry three woe's to those who live on earth to warn them of more trials to come (Revelation 8:13). The murdered bodies of the Two Witnesses will not be allowed to be buried but rather will lie openly in Jerusalem for three days before they are resurrected. Three unclean spirits will be allowed to deceive the whole world to FIGHT the returning Jesus Christ in what is called the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:13 - 16). The new Jerusalem, created by God for placement on a new earth, will be shaped like a square with three gates on each side (Revelation 21:13).Additional info on the Biblical Meaning of 3
God is described, in the very beginning of the book of Revelation, as a Being "which is, and which was, and which is to come" (Revelation 1:4).There are 3 great periods of God's annual Feast days of worship. They are the Spring festivals (Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread), the summer festival (Pentecost) and the Fall festivals (Feast of Trumpets, Atonement and Feast of Tabernacles).
A sweet birthday post that my sister put on Instagram, with some classic photos from over the years. Her kind words made me cry.
Have a great weekend!!!
XOXO-
EEE
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