You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
Psalm 56:8
A scripture I'm very familiar with, and yet I'm going to share with you something I didn't know. Something that pertains to this scripture.
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| Ancient Tear Jar |
Tammy and I are sharing the best Bible Study.
By far, the best study I've done.
From the study book:
In the ancient Near East, Jewish women collected their tears in a tear jar and poured them out to God in worship as a sign of faith, embodying God's message in Psalm 56:8 where He says He keeps our tears in a bottle.
This I did not know. How precious those women were, such an act of faith and trust.
You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
Psalm 56:8
Think of it, friends —
The One who holds our hearts is willing to hold our tears.
The One who sits on high stoops low to share our sorrow.
Until Next Time
I didn't know that Mary, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this Miss Mary. Gave me the Holy Bumps. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI'd no idea! Thank you for this morning's blessing.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I had no idean about the tear jars. I was familiar with the scripture though. Such a comforting thought.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I love this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI count on that every day and how wonderful to have His love for us affirmed here today, in your post! Thank you, Mary! xo
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that either. I sent that scripture passage to a dear friend after her husband died and she was crying so often. It's a very comforting passage.
ReplyDeleteThose words: "The One who sits on high stoops low to share our sorrow". Love this! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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