“I will greatly multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children, yet your desire shall be for your husband…” This verse from Genesis has come to my mind many times in the past few days. It is one of the many verses of scripture that I’ve heard a hundred times in my life, only to realize on the 101st hearing, that I only ever scratched the surface of the surface.
For anyone who does not know this particular scripture reference, it is Genesis 3:16, and I have always felt it is an amazing (and wonderful!), 'coincidence' - (if you believe in coincidences, that is!) - that the other very important New Testament reference concerning unconditional sacrificial love, John 3:16, deals with the very same totally selfless love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in giving His very self for love of us - just as the mother gives of herself to her other gift from God. A point I would love to see you develop at some stage, Tim, if you would. I'm sure you could do it far better than I. God bless all.
Again, another beautifully written and touching piece. May God continue to bless your writing ministry and your wonderful family. You are a gift.
Lovely piece Tim, and Oh so true!!
For anyone who does not know this particular scripture reference, it is Genesis 3:16, and I have always felt it is an amazing (and wonderful!), 'coincidence' - (if you believe in coincidences, that is!) - that the other very important New Testament reference concerning unconditional sacrificial love, John 3:16, deals with the very same totally selfless love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in giving His very self for love of us - just as the mother gives of herself to her other gift from God. A point I would love to see you develop at some stage, Tim, if you would. I'm sure you could do it far better than I. God bless all.
Ray - Portsmouth - UK