"On earth as it is in Heaven." A ChristMas reflection. Annette Olivia Brown, author.

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Exuding

(of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.
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"On earth as it is in Heaven"


This is an exciting time.   In the midst of all the darkness, exuding from humanity, there is still the promise of abundant and also everlasting life!

A beautiful metaphor for human spiritual transformation is the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.   

We can regard our lives as a journey through a type of metamorphosis.  The initial form of human existence is functional and exploratory.  We are fashioned for our current existence.  

Simultaneously and fluidly we are all coexisting in a spiritual realm.  All of us see our current selves through a glass dimly.

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV).

We are not caterpillars, however, both insect and man have a God given sense of purpose.  When our purpose aligns with our drive, activity and action we have the potential to flourish.  

Salvation is a gift that provides a key to everlasting and abundant life now with our Creator God. 

Jesus came that we might have the choice of salvation and abundant life in the Lord.

"The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]."  John 10:10 (AMP).

Hope is something that we can all have.  There is the hope of salvation and reconciliation to God our spiritual Father.  God is Spirit and we are spirit.

" God is Spirit and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth .."

Salvation and reconciliation to our Creator, God, are gifts for our lives now, here on earth, and also for a time to come.  This is awesome and wonderful.   

With our God of love we are guided.   Jesus, Emmanuel or God with us, was born, lived, died and rose again to provide the way, the truth and the life.




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