Wow! Who would of thunk it? Not even a full week has passed and I've already linked up with an old CP (who I sadly left hanging when the sabbatical need hit me) and two new perspective CP's. A new chapter in my writing has begun!
I'm sending a huge thank you to all who lifted this in your prayers. God is listening...and He's providing. And I'm one very happy writer right now!
On another wonderful note: I've started re-reading the New Testament this week, one chapter a night. I've discovered I have new eyes, or perhaps it's a new mind, for it. In Matthew, chapter one, a genealogical account of Jesus is written. Call me a woman libber if you want (which I'm pretty sure I'm not) but since Jesus is the result of an immaculate conception with the only biological human parent being Mary, his mother, why does Matthew give the account of Joseph's lineage back to Abraham when I'm pretty sure there is/was none of Joseph's blood running through our Savior?
Hmmm...
Is it a mark of the times? Only males mattered in such ways back then.
Or is it perhaps the first written adoption story and God wants us to see that worldly influence (ie. family upbringing) is equally, if not more so, important in the raising of any of His children (after all, we are all His children, though Jesus is His only Savior child).
Thought I'd leave you with that food for thought on my first Friday back at regularly blogging. Would love to hear your thoughts on this!
Until next time, may your family shine in your heart, and may you write on...
Surrendering to Him,
Eileen
12 comments:
When did you come back??? I have truly missed your uplifting posts and bloggy friendship! YAY! (((HUGS))) About Joseph. I think that it is all of the above. But since he was the earthly father, I guess God wanted us to the Joseph lineage. Love you! So glad you're back. How's the girls horseback riding? Still jumping? Ivy is. Lotsa money. YIKES!
Your point about the NT would be such a great tie in, conversation point in a discussion about my book that isn't published yet, but will be. ;)
~ Wendy
What intersting insights! It really makes me think.
Also, I'm very excited for you to be back in the game. Looking forward to the journey.
How wonderful that you're ready to resume your writing and have your Dream Team of awesome CPs assembled and ready to go. Happy writing!
Yay for CPs and getting back into the swing of writing!
Glad you found a team of people to surround yourself with on the writing journey!
Welcome back and congrats on your new CP. I had a Bible once that had a reading plan to both read the Old and New Testament in 1 year. I made it all the way to December, I think...I need to start over.
So happy for your great start, Eileen!
So glad you've connected with the right people. Ready for miracles to take place next! :O)
Loved your thoughts on the first written adoption story...ya got me thinking.
Have a great weekend!
Hmmm...that IS an interesting thought....
I'm so glad you're back in the writing game and connected with your CP again!
I asked my (pastor) husband about this, and he said in those days, they only listed the geneology through the male. So even though Matthew knew Jesus was God's son, they had no records from the mother's line. Makes sense.
I'm glad you are reading through the N.T. There is always something new, huh? So alive!
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