tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post227656693318980564..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Triplets of Mary’s Witness: Crucifixion, Resurrection, MinistryLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-33996844230486129332016-04-26T20:05:44.013-07:002016-04-26T20:05:44.013-07:00Amen, Donald! Without the valleys, the mountain to...Amen, Donald! Without the valleys, the mountain top would have no meaning. Thanks as always for your encouraging comment.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-34072089566462684132016-04-26T08:02:10.997-07:002016-04-26T08:02:10.997-07:00Great post, Laurie.
Until we have experienced the...Great post, Laurie.<br /><br />Until we have experienced the trials, we don't fully appreciate the blessings. Because she understood the hurt, she could rejoice in the ressurrection in a way no one else could.Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-76976022539246254802016-04-25T13:50:52.755-07:002016-04-25T13:50:52.755-07:00Dear Brenda,
Praying for you, for strengthening an...Dear Brenda,<br />Praying for you, for strengthening and peace in the trials, knowing that He works all things together for our good and His glory. Praise God for His Word that encourages and edifies us, and for His faithfulness and infinite love.<br />God bless you too!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-65141020729868890442016-04-25T03:44:47.362-07:002016-04-25T03:44:47.362-07:00Hi Laurie,
I have always loved the way that the sc...Hi Laurie,<br />I have always loved the way that the scriptures encourage us to grow in the Lord, to walk according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. There is no way we could be changed without our trials, and resisting temptations to do according to what the carnal mind tells us to do.<br />I have had, and still have, many trials and know that when I hold fast to what the Lord is telling me the trials strengthen me and prove God's Word true, no matter how long they last. <br />I love the fact that our times are in God's hands and that His thoughts are for our welfare and not to harm us. It is all down to trust, and when I see a scripture that tells me that if I sin wilfully there remains no more sacrifice and another which says that I can crucify Christ afresh, how could I want to carry on sinning. <br /><br />I love the way that my daily manna from the Lord gradually changes me as I resist the devil by acting on that word spoken to me. The enemy may be strong but our God is stronger. <br />God bless you Laurie.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-53249701622639994942016-04-24T19:44:16.154-07:002016-04-24T19:44:16.154-07:00Dear Frank,
You make an excellent point, that the...Dear Frank,<br />You make an excellent point, that the testimony of women was not highly valued in that society. I always wondered why the Law required verification by 2 or 3 witnesses, and perhaps that refers to 2 men or 3 women witnesses. Jesus clearly did not feel that a woman's testimony was less important, or He would not have chosen Mary Magdalene for His first resurrected appearance. I love the way the Bible gives such a realistic portrait of people like Peter and John, and doesn't sugar coat anything. That is just one way we can know His Word is true.<br />Thanks as always for your insight. God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-22406423422229488682016-04-24T12:42:11.374-07:002016-04-24T12:42:11.374-07:00Dear Laurie,
I believe that back in those days a w...Dear Laurie,<br />I believe that back in those days a women's testimony meant little, if anything to their male colleagues. But as the Law says, the testimony can only be verified by two or three witnesses. The three women who testified to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ should have been sufficient for adequate verification, I believe.<br />The reaction of the disciples to the women's testimony is an interesting point. Of the ten or so gathered at that house, only two ran out, Peter and John. John only had to take a peek inside and immediately believed. By contrast, Peter ran straight into the tomb, examined the evidence - and still left confused!<br />It took the appearance of the Lord himself to convince them all, even having to eat among them.<br />But these events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection goes to show that far more women than men tend to take God's record seriously, a phenomenon existing in churches to this day.<br />An excellent post. God bless.Frank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.com