I just wanted to share a couple of pictures from the burn near the camp in Arizona. It was incredible to see the vastness of the fire...
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| This is on the road up to camp... trees were all charred. |
When I saw this I thought of these verses...
Isaiah 61:1-4 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
because the LORD has(B) anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;[a]
he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and(C) the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]
2(D) to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor,
(E) and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn;
3to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
(F) to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
(G) the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
(H) that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD,(I) that he may be glorified.[c]
4(J) They shall build up the ancient ruins;
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.
because the LORD has(B) anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;[a]
he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and(C) the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]
2(D) to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor,
(E) and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn;
3to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
(F) to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
(G) the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
(H) that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD,(I) that he may be glorified.[c]
4(J) They shall build up the ancient ruins;
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.
The fire is a picture of my life, and I am so thankful that the Lord took the devastation and mess that I had created (because even our best efforts are as filthy rags in the eyes of a perfect God) and has restored my heart into something beautiful... beauty that is found in the blood of Jesus Christ alone. And the entire purpose of this continual restoration is the glory of Christ! If you could see scars from the fire there in AZ, you can't help but acknowledge the power of our Creator- incredible.
What a GREAT week in Arizona. There are so many other pictures I'd love to share of the house (Master bedroom, guest room, kitchen) but they will have to wait. :)
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