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From Wikipedia: “In chaos
theory, the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on
initial conditions, where a small change at one place in a deterministic nonlinear
system can result in large differences to a later state. The name of the
effect, coined by Edward Lorenz, is derived from the theoretical
example of a hurricane's formation being contingent on whether or not a distant
butterfly had flapped its wings weeks before.”
Gleaning from
Pastor Jerry’s sermon: We have been experiencing seasons; from Christmas to
Lent, to the cross, to the resurrection and soon to Pentecost.
Small changes in events created the differences in the life of Jesus, and each change fulfilled prophesy.
Small changes in events created the differences in the life of Jesus, and each change fulfilled prophesy.
There are times
in our lives that a small happening can upset our world. Our five senses can’t account for everything
that occurs. Often our understanding
demands answers that are short in coming.
To the followers
of Jesus, everything that had happened did not make sense. It all was beyond their limits of
reasoning.
The women believed the angel, even though they did not yet see Jesus, and they ran to tell Peter and the others, that Jesus has risen.
The women believed the angel, even though they did not yet see Jesus, and they ran to tell Peter and the others, that Jesus has risen.
Jesus made
several appearances, first to Mary in the garden, then to ten of the disciples,
with Thomas absent.
Later he appeared to all the eleven, where he told Thomas to thrust his hand in his side and into the nail prints.
Then he walked with two followers on the road to Emmaus, and finally he appeared at the beach where he had prepared a breakfast.
Each time the followers wondered it this was really Jesus. Finally they believed.
Later he appeared to all the eleven, where he told Thomas to thrust his hand in his side and into the nail prints.
Then he walked with two followers on the road to Emmaus, and finally he appeared at the beach where he had prepared a breakfast.
Each time the followers wondered it this was really Jesus. Finally they believed.
Peter was
overwhelmed and under a lot of stress.
He decided to do something that he enjoyed, and that was to go fishing.
At times when we
are under tension from the pressures of life, perhaps we need to take a break and so
something that is fun for a change.
At the beach,
Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” This question was asked three times;
perhaps a form of forgiveness for the three times Peter denied Jesus.
Feed my Lambs, Feed my Sheep, Feed my Lambs, was what Jesus told Peter.
Feed my Lambs, Feed my Sheep, Feed my Lambs, was what Jesus told Peter.
Jesus breathed on
them and said, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” which caused the disciples to become
“Apostles.” Later their small efforts
would multiply with the butterfly effect.
None of the
disciples were expected to do it all.
They were only to do as they were instructed by the command to “Go and
tell.” Their efforts were anointed by
the Holy Spirit and multitudes came to believe in Jesus.
Do we recognize
Jesus when he speaks to us? We can’t do
it all. We are only to do what our Lord
asks of us. May we be faithful in what
he has called us to do!
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5 comments:
Amazing how the world was turned on it's head by fishermen and ex-ruffians. Their small act of obedience God knew would change the world... For us... Mind and soul boggling... The butterfly effect. Would never have put those two together, but that's a great example... With God all things are possible...
Amen!
I'm so glad it's not all up to me...however God has given me certain tasks that I will have to answer for.
I'm thankful for His grace but I long to hear, "Well done!"
Great post!
I'm so thankful I don't have to do EVERYTHING, but I have to do SOMETHING! I have to follow where my God directs. I will be held accountable.
I long to hear, "Well Done" and I'm so thankful for His grace.
Hazel,
Love this - and we are so on the same path...
Feed my Lambs, Feed my Sheep, Feed my Lambs,
love it,
Thanks for linking to Wednesday's Word.
Blessings
Janis www.janiscox.com
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