Types and Shadows of Christ in the Old Testament, Study of the Red Heifer. Taken from A Walking New Man website Miscellaneous Writings Ashes of Glory Types and Shadows of Christ in the Old Testament Study of the Red Heifer Share The study of types in the Scriptures, it is not for the reverting to those things which were done, in the times of old, but through the studies, we gain an understanding for that which it represented. In this case, they all represented Christ. Therefore, when we understand, we do not revert to the Law or the practice of the Laws, but we see more of Christ and less of ourselves. The study of interest of this exposition is the Red Heifer . Its practical definition is that of a young cow. Animals played a crucial role in the illustrations of that which was to come. Unlike, heathen religions where humans were used as a sacrifice to appease their gods, but in the Scriptures, the sanctity of human life was observed and recognized. Animals were not to appease God, they served as an illustration of what was to come. The first mention of the Red Heifer is found in the book of Numbers . This book, the fourth book of the Bible serves as the book of wandering of God’s people. The setting of the Book of Numbers is the wilderness. The lesson of the Book of Numbers is, we all at times find ourselves in a wilderness. Nevertheless, though we pass through the wilderness for an experience, but we do not stay in the wilderness. The means in which we overcome our adversity of a wilderness experience, is through Christ and Christ alone, and His precious shed Blood. Before His blood was shed, men of old were taught what Christ represented, through many illustrations and types. One of the illustration and type is that of the Red Heifer. We read of this in the 19 chapter of Numbers . Thus, it is written; the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron , saying, 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. Although the types represented Christ, yet in their representations they portray His perfection . The Red Heifer was to be without spot nor blemish . This speaks of Christ’s perfection. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. (1 Peter 2:22) He came into an imperfect, sinful world that He might impute His perfection to those who believe. The burden of sin is the guilt and the bondage thereof, as the blind cannot lead the blind, without Christ, we as sinners cannot deliver one another. The guilt of sin and the bondage thereof cannot be lifted by ourselves. For we were all under the same bondage. There was one to come (Christ) who would takeaway sin and its bondage. This was represented in the Red Heifer, by the phrase, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke – this speaks of Christ being without bondage. Through faith, may we cease from our bondage and works, to receive His perfect rest. From the descriptions above, one can easily perceive the Red Heifer was a fine specimen of its kind. The importance, however, wasn’t in its exquisiteness, rather its death by the burning thereof. Like Christ, though He fed 5,000 plus with five loaves and the two fish, but it did not save anyone. He walked on water, calmed the raging storm by speaking to it, yet it did not save a single soul. It took the death of Christ on the Cross to save and deliver fallen humanity. There wasn’t to be a white hair or a black hair on the Red Heifer. Though we as human wrongly perceive through race and ethnicity, but in the eyes of God there is neither black or white. We are all descendants of Adam. The man Adam name typifies red, or earth color. Therefore, in the eyes of God, humanity is one race of earth. A fallen race in needs of a Saviour. The Red Heifer, was to be burned without the camp (outside the camp) the camp, was before Israel establishment as a nation in their land. Christ was crucified without the gates. (outside the city) It doesn’t matter where we find ourselves in life, an open wilderness or a city or brick and stones. The answer to what we seek is found in Christ and His death on the Cross. The slaying of the Red Heifer wasn’t done in hiding. Christ death on the Cross was open to all, as the result, those who believe, their redemption shall be a manifestation for all to see the glory of God. The Red Heifer was a female. This isn’t a contradiction of Christ as a man. Rather, it signifies those who accept what Christ did on their behalf, they become His bride . Denoting that which is special to a man. Further indication gives us an insight to the body of Christianity , as reproductive. The Church is not to be barren and static, but through the Gospel it may expand throughout the world. Its blood was taken by the priest with his finger, the blood was sprinkled directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times . The tabernacle signifies a dwelling , the Christian dwelling is the union with God, but before this union is established, there must be perfection. The seven , represents God’s perfection. This is only accomplished through the shed Blood of Christ. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:7) On the Cross, seven words did Christ uttered. On the Cross, seven places from His body He did shed His blood, for the remission of our sins that we may receive His perfection. The lasting effect of Christ’s death on the Cross for humanity was seen in the account that follows the slaying of the Red Heifer. Its body was burned in whole. The fire carries double meaning. It first speaks of the judgment of God , which Christ took upon Himself for us. Consequently, the fire brings forth purity , when Christ took our judgment, we were set free from the penalty of sin. We are told in 1 Peter 2:24 LITV . Christ "Himself carried up in His body our sins" onto the tree ; that dying to sins, we might live to righteousness, of whom "by His wound you were healed." Likewise, the burning of the Red Heifer was followed by the casting of cedar wood , and hyssop , and scarlet , these were cast into the midst of the burning of the heifer. The cedar wood represents the Cross of Christ, whatever our problem is, may we cast the Cross of Christ in the mist of it. The hyssop – a low shrub of plant, represents Christ humanity . Though He was deity, he laid it aside for the redemption of man, without losing possession of His deity. The scarlet sums up the aspect of this illustration of His precious blood . Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (Psalms 51:7) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18) It is to be understood, the blood of the heifer was mentioned only once in the chapter, found in verse five. Typifying, Christ died once to sin, He became our offering all eternity. For this reason, He said, I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (Revelation 1:18) Though He died once to sin, the benefits of His death brought forth life and the ongoing blessings to those who believe. Like the heifer, in its death, out of its ashes came forth blessings and protection typifying Christ. This was known as the water of separation or the purification of sin. The ashes of the Red Heifer were gathered and kept. The ashes were placed in a running water . The water typifies the Holy Spirit , as a running water, this implies the moving of the Holy Spirit. That is to say, the Spirit of God is not stagnant, but active and alive. This water was then used for separation for those who were defiled, that they may come into the presence of the Lord having been cleansed. Today we live in an unclean world, though we are in it, we are not a part of it. Like the ashes of the heifer of old, now we have Christ of whom the heifer pointed to, and He is better. May our separation be from that which is unclean and wrong through our union with Christ. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and ashes of a heifer sprinkling those having been defiled, sanctifies to the purity of the flesh, by how much more the blood of Christ (who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God), will purify your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God! 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The hindrance to the Christian is the lack of faith. The opposition of the Christian is Satan. The more we are aware of his stratagem, the better we are aware of the opposition we go through. Miscellaneous Writings Types of opposition and victory Through the understanding of a daily application by faith Share A cunning enemy is an adaptive enemy. An adaptive enemy is aware of his vulnerability, for this reason he must adapt to the time and in opposition to those he opposes. For those being opposed, the understanding of the situation is the awareness of what to expect. In this lesson, the one facing the opposition is the Christian. The hindrance to the Christian is the lack of faith. The opposition of the Christian is Satan. The more we are aware of his stratagem, the better we are aware of the opposition we go through. 1 Opposition - As a dragon , he carries the thought as monstrosity. Victory - let us be courageous that we fear not. Scripture reference - Joshua 1:9 2 Opposition - As a serpent , it denotes the idea of cunning of slyness Victory - knowledge and wisdom in the Word of the Lord (rightly dividing the Word) with wisdom comes awareness. Scripture reference - John 8:32 3 Opposition - As Satan , he is our adversary and he who opposed us. Victory - defense to the opposition, the Word of God is our shield and defense. In God we are shielded, He is our Rock and strong, mighty tower. Scripture reference - Psalm 28:7 4 Opposition - The Devil , the adversary who slanders and deceived the whole world. Speaks falsely against the believer in order to damage our reputation. Victory - Christ is our righteousness. Scripture reference - Romans 1:8 5 Opposition - as the Accuser , be brings accusations against the believer Victory - Christ is our righteous Judge. Scripture reference - 2 Timothy 4:8 ____________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© BACK FORUM awalkingnewman.com

The word Antediluvian consists of two syllables, ante - diluvian, meaning before the Flood. The Flood during the time of Noah. Share Miscellaneous Writings Antediluvian Taken from the forum, for interaction and more, continue to the Forum version < The word Antediluvian, a big word with two words therein. (1) Ante - meaning, before. (2) diluvian or deluge - meaning a severe flood. So, basically when you say Antediluvian, you are saying before the flood. Precisely the Flood during the time of Noah. This is better to say than Noah's flood. For Noah wasn't responsible for the Flood. The Flood was due to the increasing corruption on Earth. For reference, this is found in Genesis chapter 6. The period of the Antediluvian age was from creation as we know it, until the door of the Ark was shut and the rain and the deluge came. This period or the Antediluvian dispensation (meaning a particular time) could be divided into two parts: (1) At the dawn of creation , and the (2) fall of man from the garden and until the flood. Dealing with the first, at the dawn of creation, all was good. This is a phrase used with repetition throughout the account of creation, denoting, everything God made was good. However, after the fall of man, things began to change. An example would be, the children born, were born in the image of their father, not in the image of God as it was intended to be. This is why when a baby is born, the baby is already aging. The consciences of men were the delight of their fulfillment, but without God conscience, their desire was evil. As recorded in Genesis 6:5 , the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. That is to say, the human race became a reprobate in a depraved world. Or as a commenter puts it: Violence, profligacy among the lower, and cruelty and oppression among the higher classes, being only predominant. All the imaginations of their thoughts were evil - the very first embryo of every idea, the figment of every thought, the very materials out of which perception, conception, and ideas were formed, were all evil; the fountain which produced them, with every thought, purpose, wish, desire, and motive, was incurably poisoned. All these were evil without any mixture of good. The population of the human race at this point in time was on a rapid increase than ever before. Imagine a world where the life expectancy was as high as 600-900 years. A single individual could have over 100 children in his or her lifetime, excluding grandchildren. These figures are not a miscalculation or fable. The body was created originally to live forever. Hence, the human body, replenishes and refresh itself every so often. From the outside to the inside, the skin is renewed every 2-4 weeks. Certain cells like colon cells are refreshes in four days. The white blood cells take about two years to regenerate. The liver renews itself at least once within two years. Back to our text, at this point in time, sin was at its initial stage, infiltrating and wearing down the human race. Therefore, these men and women lived a long life. Sadly so, the majority was evil, from their youth and upward. Therefore, evil begot evil. With the unquenchable thirst of evil desire in the hearts of men, the presence of God was absent. There are many things about this time frame, but the little we do know gives an insight to the harmony of the Word of God, and a perspective of the earth. For an example, Adam , the first man, was alive. Likely he heard of what was coming (the Flood) as well as others who were alive during this time, Enoch will be another. However, this doesn't mean Adam died in the Flood. Physical aspect The earth likely took on a different form after the Flood, in terms of physical divisions and partitions. We are told in Genesis 7:11 , the fountains of the great deep were broken up . The result was the rise of water from beneath the surface of the earth. The Flood wasn't just rain water turning into a flood. It was a catastrophic event, with earth movements and eruptions. It was a time of tribulation . The implication of the Greek word for tribulation denotes the act of pressing together or squeezing. This was the condition of the earth, as the waters from beneath broke forth, gushing out. The waters from above were released, causing immense pressure, crushing and destroying everything therein. Now, before the creation of the earth as we know it, water was everywhere (Genesis 1:2) During the process of creation, God divided the waters. (Genesis 1:7) Thus, we read, God made the firmament , and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. However, the law that held the firmament in place, was withdrawn, causing a massive crushing of water on the earth. Looking up into the sky, there is a great expand, this is the firmament , beyond that, are the clouds, which consist of oxygen and hydrogen. Electric spark or lightning, passing through these airs, decomposes them and converts them to water causing rain. However, this was like none other rain. The Scripture described the scene as the windows of heaven were opened . Meaning a far greater downpour of rain than we are accustomed to. Consider a little spark of lightning causes rain upon a tiny portion of the earth. However, on a far greater scale, when the windows of heaven are open, imagine the scope of the lightning or the continuation thereof, and the loudness of such roaring thunder that follows. A horror to the scene for those who faced judgment. Slow is the judgement of God, but swift is its action. Blessed are those who accept His will, such was Noah and his family. During the of time judgment, God is with those who look on to Him. For we read in Genesis 7:1 , the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before Me in this generation. The verb "come " denotes the presence of the Lord was already in the ark. Hence, He said to Noah and his family, come in. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:9) ____________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© Other topics Do our pets go to heaven? BACK

Miscellaneous Writings Miscellaneous Writings Keep Swinging The Giant will Fall Share My failures circumference me, but the light from above me, whispers, keep swinging. A hit is in sight, and the breaking down of the stronghold. Though the walls of hindrance are tall... and the space of progress is limited, great is the fear in sight. Bigger is the obstacle. Beyond that is darkness, but if I stand I will keep swinging. That is to say, in this life as a Christian the outcome of our perseverance is not predicated on the method or the mindset of three strikes and you're out. As long you stand up and face the problem. Although it might be bigger than you. Pick up your Cross . (ongoing sanctification) The representation of the bat on his shoulder. Believe and keep swinging ; It doesn't matter how many failures we have in life, but others might count you out. As we perceive, there are three balls around him, meaning a strike and out. Focus and keep swinging; Your future might seem dark like the darkness around the mean-spirited character, yet we notice there is a light over the oppressed character. The representation of us all. Our problems might be bigger than us, but we have the Grace of God. The number Five is God’s Grace toward men . The five primary types of offerings Burnt Offering, Sin Offering, Trespass Offering, Grain offering, and Peace Offering There are five books of God's Law; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Together they are called the Pentateuch , a term denoting Five This we see, he has the number 5 on his shirt. Symbolizing God's grace, on his swinging shoulder. Indeed, the Grace of God is our strength . Eventually there is coming a hit, and not only a hit, but the giant will fall . Although the opponent is bigger and intimidating, but the batter is calm . For we overcome through the Blood of the Lamb . Thus, it is written; And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony Revelation 12:11 . In the lyrics of Debra Shepherd: His red blood took a black heart, Washed it white as snow… You see old Satan was my master, And he would not let go; But I was set free from that slavery, When I knelt in Calvary's glow, Calvary's glow. Keep Swinging, the Giant will fall ________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© #Sanctification BACK MORE To Gallery

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The accumulation of things doesn’t make a person, but you as an individual can accumulate anything to make you to be whatsoever you want to be. If for the right reason, it is not only for the betterment of you, but for those around you as well. We are never where we are in the present without someone somewhere being what they were to us in the past. BACK Naharre By P. S. Wilmot With the sounds of chattering, unpleasant it became to the being of Naharre, the fourth of six siblings in a family of many. He could not make up the words that were spoken. For all spoke at once and no one spoke at a time, Naharre perceived in his mind. If I can only find a place of solitude in this house. It is a new place of dwelling, there has to be somewhere isolated. He pounders. Many are the doors, any door which leads away from where I am to where I want to be, will do. At the moment, weak and feeble was his being to get up hurriedly and leave. Although his mind kept not its peace, but wanders. Even so, slowly his busy and agitated mind coincided with his feebleness, as all faded away gradually. Could this be it, could this be my door? Naharre thought. Though I hear the chattering, but it’s like I’m behind this solid door. Now my peace and quiet seem to be near, for me, on my time. Just the way I like, for myself. The family’s new home differs from the lakeside home wherewith they all have come to call home for many years. Now, a new house was to be their new home. Though the mind sees the transition before the physical body experiences a change. However, at times it is the mind which rejects the change that is at hand even though the physical body is in a new place. This new place was Woodland Shrub. The new home of Naharre and his family. Naharre’s door led to a somewhat different presentation than the rest of the home of which his mother had articulately furnished. Though it bothered him not for a minute, but empty was the room, the pathway which Naharre’s door led him to. I can change some things here and make it my own. The walls of this room seem a great distance away from him. However, the room was in no wise a larger place. The discovery did not end through the perception of the illusion of the walls of the room. In the right corner of the room was the only furniture it seems, a big chair. To the far left up on the wall, was a glow clock visible in the somewhat dim atmospheric presentation of the room. Beneath the clock was a second heavy wooden constructed door. His alone time soon became a time of suppressed questions. For those things he did not fully understand, he brazenly accepted. Thereby suppressing the many questions so that he cannot judge his actions of wanting to be away from his family. But in his mind, he ponders. How can there be two doors to a room, where does a second door take me in such a room that is partially dark? In his consciousness, present with him was the many chattering of the voice of his family. Howbeit, the walls of this room did give him the control of the isolation he so desired. Quietly, this led to the occupying of the big chair. The physical characteristic and the impact of the chair was instantly felt as he sunk within its cushion and formation. The ease to his physical being did not once again calm the mind as his eyes became the window to his consciences through the things he saw. Precisely, the clock in the dim light above the obscure door. Although he rested in his pasture, but his mind finds not its place of peace in the present. The glow light of the clock became a howl to his dim surrounding. The chattering continues, seemingly guided toward him. At which point though he knew his family’s whereabouts, but they knew not his situation. The longer he accepted his isolation the more he was inclined to distance himself from the chattering. Leaving him with all but one decision, the obscure door beneath the clock and the going through thereof. Partially standing and leaning with his both hands on the armrest of the big chair. Louder became the ticking of the clock. With his attention drawn to the glowing light and the door, fading became the voices with the passing of the time on the clock. But more persistence was the voices to his awareness. The dim light of the room became like fetters of a hindrance to his ability to judge or reason. Moving forward, Naharre walked toward the door, reaching for the knob while yet a distance away by the stretching out of his arms. Therein, he realizes unlike the wooden construction of the door, the doorknob was made of a solid iron and cold to the touch, it felt. Pulling him further toward the unknown. The weighty door swung open without any effort on his part. Seemly a period of oblivion ended with the awareness of what was now before him. He could have never imagined. Even in his desire to be isolated, he now felt such an encounter must be spoken of with his family. Quickly, he turned to the door of his entry. As fast as he turned, startled he was with his body slamming into an obstacle. Unlike the inside of the room, the wall out here was the same as the surrounding. Rugged and bare, like a cliff. The door wherewith he entered remains, but as a cut-out of a marking, but without a handle or a doorknob. For a moment, Naharre knew he was no longer within their new home, and he was not alone! Facing the cliff-like wall, the realization of his action was before him as an obstacle. Having both hands and palms spread against the rugged barrier. The place of his solitude he has always desired was now an experience to behold. Therewith, he stays put. Knowing he was not alone; he stalls his turn as he palms the rugged barrier. At which point all that was around him became a reminder of his family. The chattering was now clear, and it was the calling of his name repeatedly. At the back of him was the sound of a waterfall, as though it was in its final stage of flowing. Trickling slowly was the flow of the water from the rugged iron-like rock formation. On the surface was the spread of puddles like lagoons. Moreover, in the center of it all, was a man. Slowly turning, the eyes of Naharre came in contact with the man. Naharre instinctively flinched. But the man moved not. Thick was the hair of the man. Thick and curly, but through time, the appearance of the man’s hair gives the impression of a drooping formation over and around his hunched shoulders. Not for a deformity to his being, but for the unflinching holding of a rod in his hands. As Naharre observed in nervousness, he perceives the rod was a fishing pole which the man held on to motionless without an expression. Nothing moves except for the occasion shimmering of the streaks of grays in his hair was like a splatter of white powder. Periodically there was a deep gasp from the man. Yet motionless he remains in his somewhat static surrounding of which Naharre was now a part of. Therein, his sensibilities were liberated, hearing he heard things he could not once hear. Seeing, he saw things he couldn’t see clearly before. For the man before him was himself, but as an old man. Now, before him was his discernment. Nevertheless, diffused was the potential fear, but heightened was his awareness of the surrounding. The puddles and the lagoons remained, he was free to see, observe and experience. But the man stays confined by his propensity of doing what he chooses to do, the holding of the fishing rod. Although he fishes not in the lagoons, albeit the paddling pool beneath his feet was a place of fishing, without flinching. Strange was the sighting to Naharre, for he knew about fishing through the company of his grandfather, and this was not the way it was to be carried out. However, he knew this man was a version of himself. For at times our actions and decisions may put us in various conditions. Becoming aware of this, he felt not a connection to the man. Through this, clearer became the chattering which drove him away. Now these were the voices calling his name so that he goes not astray. Like an individual trapped in a small room, the sounds of the calling of his name amplify and boomerang the walls of the hard rugged place, triggering a tremors-like effect and the shaking of his being. Even the waterfall, he felt the splashes on his face, once and again and continually. Intense became the tremors and the calling of his name amplified and heavier was the splash, soak to his being. On his back he realizes he was, looking up at the many faces of his family with gladness in their eyes looking upon him with Grandpa Memento, or Mem as he is called. A nickname shared between Naharre and his grandpa. Standing, holding an empty water pitcher in his arms with a smile on his face toward Naharre. There Naharre lays comprehending in his thoughts what has just happened while being glad to be in the presence of his family. What was the dim room that I walked through and the hard rugged place I was just a part of? These things and more play in the recollection of Naharre as he lay in the presence of his family. Welcome back, Harre. Spoke Grandpa as he let down the empty water pitcher with a smile of relief on his face. At the moment, Naharre must absorb the spattering of water encircling him as well as absorbing the experience he knew not how to put into words, as he rested with his family by his side. His mother spoke not a word, for his action and the results thereof which had led to this incident. Nevertheless, her love for him could be seen beyond her silence through her actions and her body language and the urgency she shows in the preparing of his favorite sandwich as she returns again in the company of the family by his side. Propping him up and giving to him the sandwich followed by the careful placement of a dry towel she placed around his shoulders and neck. From the time of his previous encounters to the present experience with the family, glad they were and appreciative he was being with them. However, for the most part, the pleasantries in merriment have been through expression rather than a physical contact like that of a hug from his mother. In particular that he missed and silently looked forward to. But through his alienation caused by his actions which led to being confined in a strange rugged hard place; now in a familiar place his guilt became one more confinement. For this time, the uncertainties were the barrier of not knowing how the family felt about his previous doings. Many were the thoughts circulating his mind, but one was the action it took for the recomposing of his mind and his awareness. Tugging below him with a slight weight thereon, his eyes did follow downward coming in contact with Ginomai. The youngest of the six siblings. Unlike the others, being glad for his return, but somewhat still being aware of what happened. Ginomai held back not their expression of gladness while forgetting the wrongdoing of Naharre and climbing their way up into his arms. Until the two were arms around body and head in chest embrace. With gladness in his heart yet again, the burden he once felt was now clear to all, like the honest transparent accumulation which built-up below his eyelids and glided in the flow of tears on his cheeks as he held on to Ginomai. The lesson to Naharre was made known. When the haughtiness of the mind has risen beyond the means to reason for the consideration of others. At times, it takes the smallest of things to bring the mind to a humble place of reasoning and the appreciation of others. Or what we are to those who greatly care about us. For every life moment there is an experience. This was a new life’s moment being experienced in their new home. Before now, at their lakeside home, Naharre though being young, he was by far the most expert tour guide at Lake Same, the largest lake in the land. Many were his encounters with the people from all walks of life and their exciting stories. For Naharre, this was his moment and an experience all for himself in which he took pride in the harboring of his importance. Until the family’s decision of relocating to a place unheard of by many, Woodland Shrub. Unlike the opened and established lake shores with its many mansions aimed at tourism and the attractions thereof. Every road and path of Lakeview was cutout for commerce and wealth. Even the grass which ran alongside the shores or pavements were kept accordingly to accommodate the appearance of Lake Same. On the contrary, here at Woodland Shrub, most paths had to be made on a daily basis. For the preparation of their move, Grandpa Memento and his son, Naharre’s father worked endlessly in secrecy for a surprise to the family in clearing a great portion of the family’s land. Which was now covered in lush natural green grass-like lawn. Bordered with beautiful vegetations and plant life, even with an artesian well in sight with individual trees, big and small. Weaving below their trunks were the scattering of boulders of all sizes. Some fully seen while others remain partially visible with crystal clear babbling brooks flowing round and about the rocks. Ahead in the distance was an unseen waterfall heard by its sound through the overhanging of the branches of trees and vegetation. Though unseen for the time of the season due to the fullness of the leaves on the tree’s branches and the growing shrubs. But one could smell the purity of the cleaner air through the negative ionization of the waterfall effect on the surrounding. Peaceful and calm, it was. So was the experience of Naharre, lying on the open porch of the family. Having been brought out unconsciously. For the first time he greatly experiences these things. Although it was present upon their relocation to Woodland Shrub. However, if the body experiences transition but the mind is unwilling to change. Therein, the individual is trapped in a past, while failing to see the present that they are a part of. This was the case with Naharre, refusing any meal with his family for many days until he wandered into an unfurnished room of the new home, wherewith he passed out. Seeing himself as an old man, trapped in a place, doing what he loves to do, fishing, but doing it the wrong way. Such was the thick hair hunched over, old man. Surrounded by waters and lagoons, but he fished in a small paddling pool. For at times, the individual is excessively fixed on what they want and how they want it, consequently the individual fails to see greater things that are around them. The fear of time, like the dim clock that controls the individual action to act now or never. Often time, this fear will lead them into a cold hard place of their entrapment. Like the old man through the wooden door, but was now sitting in a hard place. Doing what he loves to do, but without a result, for carrying it out in a wrong way. As the gentle cool breeze soothes Naharre, he awakens from his thoughts while giving Ginomai a tight embrace of love and appreciation. Though he hugs but one of his many siblings and family for now. But in a single hug was the love for them all. The waterfall he previously encountered was in a perishing stage. Now, loud and soothing was the roaring of their waterfall out in the distance. Piercing through the sound of the waterfall and cool breeze was the passing by of a Great Blue Heron. Familiar was the sound to his ears, as both grandpa and Naharre looked up with a smile. Often the two have heard such sounds on their fishing trips in the past. The present was now and a new life to be. Taking turns was each individual family member giving Naharre a hug and a welcome back greeting, but for their large size as a family, they all at once collapsed on him with a joyous group hug along with the little giggling Ginomai gladly trapped in the middle of the group hug. With a relief, spoke Naharre. It was a nightmare. Grandpa took his hand in his hand, and he spoke out that all may hear. Though he spoke to Naharre, but in so doing he addressed them all. Harre, in the hours of our sleep when our nightmare haunts us, it is time we wake up to our reality. Striving to do the right thing in the present while we are yet awake, that we may find rest and pride in our dreams. The accumulation of things doesn’t make a person, but you as an individual can accumulate anything to make you to be whatsoever you want to be. If for the right reason, it is not only for the betterment of you, but for those around you as well. We are never where we are in the present without someone somewhere being what they were to us in the past. So, learn to ask yourself, what am I to others? I belong here, replied Naharre. As they all walked together beneath the shades of the trees alongside the babbling brooks with a large silver serving plate filled with freshly prepared varieties of food. All together as a family. Many in numbers, but in one accord. ____________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© For Group discussions, check the group page: Pages Speak THE PAGES SPEAK Share

Explore a profound journey of personal growth and spiritual understanding. This introspective piece delves into themes of forgiveness, progress, and the quest for true understanding amidst life’s distractions. Discover how change begins within and how seeing beyond our perceptions can lead to transformative results. Miscellaneous Writings Clarity A Prayer for Clarity and Change Beyond Perception: A Journey of Growth. The Essence of Progress: From Process to Result Share P. S. Wilmot A Quest for True Understanding Lord, thank you for the awareness of your presence in my life, even in times of my limited understanding. Your awareness serves as a reminder to focus amidst the many distractions. Lord, encourage me to see beyond the things that I perceive, for what they truly are. In doing so, the decisions that I face may not be made based on my limited understanding. Through patience and growth, may the decisions I make be acceptable in your presence. My ways are driven by passion, but they often do not lead to a better direction. However, through the recognition of my actions, change is initiated. If I expect to see changes around me, may those changes begin within me. If my actions have caused offense to my fellow men, knowingly or unknowingly, I seek your forgiveness. May I become a better man and mend those broken fences. And if anyone has wronged me, let it not be a distraction that prevents me from seeing the many good things ahead that you have in store for me. Lord, help me to see beyond the things that I perceive, to their true essence. Progress is the formation of new things. May I learn to accept progress. A process will eventually lead to results. Let me learn to look beyond the process to the result. Even when I’m weary, may my strength not be predicated on the tasks I’m undertaking or the progress that is unfolding, but on the results that are yet to come. Strength May the Lord give to you, according to the riches of His glory, with might to be strengthened through His Spirit, in regard to the inner man. Ephesians 3:16 ____________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© REQUEST A PRAYER Prayers awalkingnewman.com Writings

Miscellaneous Writings Miscellaneous Writings The True Preacher J esus answered and said to her, Everyone drinking of this water will thirst again; but whoever may drink of the water which I will give him will not thirst, never! But the water which I will give to him will become a fountain of water in him, springing up into everlasting life. The woman said to Him, Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw. Jesus said to her, Go, call your husband and come here. And the woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Well did you say, I have no husband. For you have had five husbands, and now he whom you have is not your husband. You have spoken this truly. The woman said to Him, Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. (John 4:13-19) The woman said to Him, I know that Messiah is coming, the One called Christ. When that One comes, He will announce to us all things. Jesus said to her, I AM! the One speaking to you. (John 4:25-26) Then the woman left her waterpot and went away into the city and said to the men, Come, see a Man who told me all things, whatever I did. Is this One not the Christ? (John 4:28-29) Those who desire the Lord must come to Him willingly and sincerely confess their wrong doing, if they do not know they are wrong. It is the preacher's responsibility to use the Gospel in preaching holiness with love that the sinner may know they are at fault. Although the glory is not simply for one to confess their wrong doing, but true confession exposes the shame of sin and the evil thereof by shattering its hard exterior. Leaving it wasted and unwanted. Then the Word of God comes in, and mend the damages cause by sin. ____________________________________ 🎨PSW·3✒© BACK #Salvation Share

Biblical resource through the Walking New Man website/Quotations page-7 Time is the distance worth traveling. P. S. Wilmot Artist, writer The strength of the body is in the understanding of the mind P. S. Wilmot Artist, writer I am a Christian, and I speak to Christians – I am a true Christian, and I speak to true Christians. I love and venerate the religion of Christ, because Christ came into the world to deliver humanity from slavery, for which God has not created it. General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) Italian general, and nationalist leader. Considered one of the greatest generals of modern times. The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America - our country is in need of and ready for a spiritual renewal. Ronald Reagan 40th President of The United States from 1981 to 1989. Actor and politician. One who talks more than thinking, will talk without thinking. P. S. Wilmot Artist, writer Page 7 All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery and war, proceed from their despising or neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible. Noah Webster American statesman, a pioneer of education, writer, lexicographer. The author of the famous Webster's Dictionary. The present is before the future, men cannot live in the past in hope for the future, without the realization of the present. P. S. Wilmot Artist, writer Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile. Billy Sunday Accomplished and a popular American baseball player, with 170 RBI, in the prime of his accomplishments and fame, Sunday walked away from the game becoming one of the most prolific evangelist of all time. A walking New Man Holding on the failing past is the stalling of the future, but an open hand is a willing heart for a change, in Christ. P. S. Wilmot Artist, writer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HOME

The Lord chooses to use whom He pleases, let us then who are called by His name be ready for the doing of His will. The Proclamation of Cyrus Lead me Lord, I will follow The Master's hand. LEAD ME LORD I WILL FOLLOW Praying through the darkness, into the light The darkness comprehended me not The Master's hand. LEAD ME LORD I WILL FOLLOW 1/3 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia , that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia , that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1-3 Here we have a non-Jew, Cyrus , a king of a heathen nation, nevertheless, for the influence of a Godly mother, Esther , the impact to her son as a child, continue into his adulthood, even as a king. The Word of God endures forever, therein, the best gift given is the impartation of the Word to those we love. The Lord chooses to use whom He pleases, let us then who are called by His name be ready for the doing of His will. Like in the proclamation of Cyrus king of Persia : Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (He is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. The proclamation of Cyrus, was for all of God’s people. The return to Jerusalem is a type of a revival , which is the return, or a recovery from a state of neglect. Have we neglected who we are through our shortcomings, for the doing of that which is wrong? Therein, may we rebuild the temple, a physical temple to the believer of old, but symbolic to us today, the rebuilding of the temple of God, represents the restoration of our lost liberty in Christ Jesus, so that the gospel is preached for the deliverance of the captive soul, to set men free. Therein, the rebuilding of the temple of men soul which has fallen into ruins by reason of sin, may be restored. It’s hard to take the first step when I don’t know the way Each turn is so uncertain I’ve learned to walk by faith But you give me a promise That you will never leave You will lead and guide me Lord, I do believe Lead me Lord I will follow Lead be Lord I will go You have called me I will answer Lead me Lord, I will go. The best gift given is the Word of God, and the prayer of a Godly mother endures forever in God's presence. RELATED TOPIC Share #songs

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