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Balloon Classic, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Suspended between heaven and earth, this balloonist has a choice. Either he can continue to give the burner more flame which will give the balloon lift, or he can let the balloon slowly drift to the ground.
A problem occurs when the air outside the balloon heats up. No matter how much propane propelled to the burner, it will not stay aloft when the outside temperature warms.
At the time of the flood God had a choice. He could choose to destroy us completely or leave a remnant. He chose the latter and as a result he gave us a picture of his ultimate choosing through Jesus' death and resurrection.
Because God chose us, we also have a choice.
"But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15 New Living Translation
Joshua choosing not to serve idols was based on God's grace of choosing him. If he would have chosen idolatry instead, he would have dropped to ground like a lead balloon. However, because of his choice, Joshua soared as a leader of Israel.
By the power of the Holy Spirit and only through the power of the Holy Spirit we daily choose to reject the world's ways. This choice is based on God choosing us. And in that choice we soar.
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A problem occurs when the air outside the balloon heats up. No matter how much propane propelled to the burner, it will not stay aloft when the outside temperature warms.
At the time of the flood God had a choice. He could choose to destroy us completely or leave a remnant. He chose the latter and as a result he gave us a picture of his ultimate choosing through Jesus' death and resurrection.
Because God chose us, we also have a choice.
"But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15 New Living Translation
Joshua choosing not to serve idols was based on God's grace of choosing him. If he would have chosen idolatry instead, he would have dropped to ground like a lead balloon. However, because of his choice, Joshua soared as a leader of Israel.
By the power of the Holy Spirit and only through the power of the Holy Spirit we daily choose to reject the world's ways. This choice is based on God choosing us. And in that choice we soar.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013-2014 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
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