The Word of the Lord Endures

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. — 1 Peter 1:24-25 

This portion of the  passage in quotes is from the book of Isaiah.

We are like flowers whose beauty fades.

We fall and stumble.

But God's Word lasts forever.

Isaiah wrote it and it's repeated again in the New Testament just to help remind us.

So we never forget God's promise that His Word endures.

Even when all else fades and withers.

Glory Like the Flowers

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. — 1 Peter 1:24-25 

We are just like grass — our beauty eventually fades.

Our glory is like the flowers, which fall from their stems as they grow old.

The grass withers and the flowers fall.

But the God's Word endures forever.

And this is the Word that has been preached to us.

Not to store up for ourselves treasures on earth,

Since they wither and fade away.

But God's Word lasts forever.

All People Are Like Grass

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. — 1 Peter 1:24-25

Our glory is like the flowers of the field — it eventually fades away.

Just like the flowers of the field, the grass withers and the flowers fall.

But the Word of the Lord endures forever.

And this is the Word contained in the Scriptures.

God's Word to direct our lives.

 

God Covers the Sky With Clouds

[God] covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. — Psalm 147:8

God's creation tells us of His love for us.

It shouts to us His power and might.

The world around us displays the Lord's majesty.

And it shows me that I am loved and cared for.

And created for a purpose.

He covers the sky with clouds.

He supplies the earth with rain 

And His rain makes the grass grow on the hills.

He give me exactly what I need so I can grow, too.

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever

For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” — 1 Peter 1:24-25

As people, we wither and fade like grass.

Our glory starts to fade, just like flowers.

Here are some Plumeria from our friends Mary and Gary.

Even though our lives are temporal,

God and His Son Jesus are forever.

God's Word endures long after we're gone.

It continues forever.

God is eternal - outside of time as we know it.

It's hard to comprehend, but the bottom line is that He cares for us.

And God's love endures forever, just as His Word does.

God Clothes the Grass, and Me!

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? — Matthew 6:30

God knows that I have little faith.

He wants me to trust Him.

And He is ready to prune me into the person He created me to be.

In perfect communion with Him.

But I wander far afield.

I don't stay on His path.

It must be frustrating for Him to see me all over the place.

Especially when His plan is ideal for me.

But I am one of little faith.

I stumble around and finally crawl back to Him.

But only after trying things my own way.

I'm stubborn and obstinate, just like Jonah.

Thank You, Lord, for caring for me, even so.

Happy Birthday, Victoria!

[God] makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. — Psalm 104:14-15

Today is my niece Victoria's birthday!

She visited us from Vienna last summer and we had a chance to meet her boyfriend, Max.

We had such a great time together, they are hoping to return in the summer of 2021 again.

Our guest room is at the ready!

Here she is on the top right next to Abby.

Max is just below her next to Kirk and Cameron.

We are thankful for family.

God makes the grass grow for the cattle and plants for us to cultivate.

He brings forth food from the earth.

The Lord gives us wine to gladden our hearts and oil to make our faces shine.

He also gives us bread to sustain our hearts.

God is great, and He gives us everything we need.

Happy Birthday, Victoria!

God's Word Endures

“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” — 1 Peter 1:24

God's Word endures forever.

These beautiful flowers from our neighbors Lazlo and Andrea will not last.

God created them and He created us.

Our glory is like the flowers — it will wither eventually and the flowers will wilt.

But I can count on God's Word to keep me going and give me wisdom to know how to respond.

I am grateful.