Lunch time

The gator was eyeing these nutria thinking what a good meal they would be. When I walked over to get this shot the gator jumped in the water. It was only about 6 feet from the little guys. So I guess I saved them for a little while longer. :)

God sent his Son into the world. God did not send his Son to judge the world guilty. God sent his Son so that the world could be saved through his Son. -- John 3:17

The world stands under the shadow of destruction. Were it not for God's love for us in Jesus, we would face that same end. God, however, is theCreator, the Life-giver, and the Joy-bringer. The goal of his holiness is not destruction, but redemption. The goal of his righteousness is not anger, but salvation. Jesus came to our world, a world hell-bent for destruction, and placed God's stamp of grace upon it. He came to reverse the powers of decay, death, and destruction and put in their place permanence, life, and salvation. Jesus is God's great reminder to us that he not only loves us, but that he also has only good and glorious intentions for our lives.

Father, Abba, redeem my view of you and your intentions for me, just as you have redeemed my heart and soul from sin. I confess that my view of you is so limited and earthbound. Through your Holy Spirit, fill my heart with a more accurate, glorious, and gracious understanding of your intentions for my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Maranatha,

God bless

dns