In
the Storm and whirlwind
Strong's Greek:
2978. λαῖλαψ (lailaps) -- Storm, tempest, whirlwind
whirlwind Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λαῖλαψ, similar concepts of storms and tempests can be found in …[1]
He maketh
the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still; Psa. 107: 29.
The
righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their
troubles;
Psa. 34: 17-20.
Often in the storm we see God. Jesus
Christ is unspeakably beautiful in the hardest of the hardest time. When we hit
the rock bottom, when we are in the pit/ valley, we are smashed to our lowest
point, we see Him. Often when we are steeped in sin, and when we do not know
who we are, Jesus comes and restores us.
We begin to understand how awesome, and
beautiful He is! When things turn out to desperation, when everyone deserts us,
then we realize that He did not forsake us, and that is True love!
“I have been at sea in the storm, and in the circumstances I describe; and, having cried to the Lord in my trouble, I am spared to describe the storm, and recount the tale of his mercy. None but either a man inspired by God, who, in describing, will show things as they are, or one who has been actually in these circumstances, can tell you with what propriety the psalmist speaks, or utter the thousandth part of the dangers and fearful apprehensions of those concerned in a tempest at sea, where all the winds of heaven seem collected to urge an already crazy vessel among the most tremendous rocks upon a lee shore! God save the reader from such circumstances!” (Clarke).[2]
Effects
of negativity on the Brain
When we entertain
negativity, it is like a breeze going through our brain. This is kind of a
mental storm. We are all tempted with negativity. This breeze of negativity
walks through the brain and through the branches of our nervous system in the
brain. If we decide to hold on to the negativity by cherishing it, entertaining
it, nourishing it, this is not good for our system.
Negative energy from others influences our brain and, consequently, our behaviors, emotions, and health. Mirror Neurons: The Basis of Emotional Contagion At the heart of our capacity to ‘catch’ the emotions of others lie the mirror neurons. These special brain cells fire not only when we perform an action, but also when we observe someone else performing the same action. Mirror neurons are believed to facilitate empathy, helping us understand and share the feelings of others. However, they can also make us susceptible to negative energy, causing us to mirror the pessimistic emotions and attitudes of those around us.[3]
Neuroscience research shows this can
cause tremendous damage to your nervous system, to the point of psychosomatic
illnesses; and this is because we cherished and held on to negative thoughts.
We can rewire our brain from anxiety,
discontent, remorse, guilt, distress, and rewire that to love, joy, peace,
goodness, good thoughts, mountain top experiences, gentleness, generosity and
much more goodness to be well wishers of other’s prosperity. We have a choice! What does the Bible say; Philippians
4:6-8?
Loss of paradise
is a state, most accurately The Person from whom humanity is cut off (from
God). This is to engage in self-expulsion. The
sin has been committed, as we see the culprits trying to conceal. This
was Paradise Lost; Terrible Tragedy. (Ref. Gen. 3).
However, since man has
sinned, he is certainly not as fully like God as he was before. His moral
purity has been lost and his sinful character certainly does not reflect God’s
holiness. His intellect is corrupted by falsehood and misunderstanding; his speech
no longer continually glorifies God; his relationships are often governed by
selfishness rather than love, and so forth. Though man is still in the image of
God, in every aspect of life some parts of that image have been
distorted or lost.[4]
We all need The Saviour desperately to rescue us from this bondage of
sin and death; and this terrible tragedy!
Justice for the Son
Who was delivered - To
death. For our offences - As an atonement for them. And raised for our
justification - To empower us to receive that atonement by faith;
Rom. 4: 25.
On the cross of Calvary justice for sin
was executed, and the penalty was fully paid, and all the laws were fulfilled.
Now the justice for Son, has to be executed. That is mankind had to acknowledge
what Jesus had done for humanity. This applies to all generations, because
Christ was crucified for the sins of humanity.
[1] Bible Hub https://biblehub.com › greek
Strong's Greek: 2978. λαῖλαψ (lailaps) -- Storm, tempest, whirlwind
[2] Enduring
Word https://enduringword.com › bible-commentary
[3] The Neuroscience of Negativity: How Negative …
Negativity
can influence cognitive functions like attention, memory, and decision-making.
Research shows that individuals exposed to negative …
https://reset-it.ca/the-neuroscience-of-negativity-how-negative-energy-a
[4]Wayne Grudem. Ibid., p. 444.
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