Thank you for visiting my wee, humble website! If you are a returning visitor, bless you! I am so glad you are back. If you are new, then allow me to briefly introduce myself. I am a wren, yes, a wee bird. My name is Nora Lamar. My best human friend, Eleanor, helps me with this website! I pray you are blessed by it! Please come back for more of our paintings and sketchings, as well as a wee bit of writing!
Now, about the scripture on this mug.
I love this passage because of how it neatly sums up how our lives should look if we are walking with Adonai (The Lord). And it is exactly that! However, when I read the whole chapter, I realize that He was disciplining the original audience. As I read, I think to myself, “we should all read the whole chapter and take it into our hearts and humbly learn. This could be us and so often IS!”
The people were not living in ways pleasing to the Lord even though He had continually intructed them on what is good. He was telling them that they should already know this, yet, they were living corrupted lives. The previous verses are questions that seem almost facetious as the people ask what God wants from them. They ask (through Micah) if the Lord would be satisfied with thousands of rams, ten thousand rivers of olive oil, and even their firstborn to pay for their transgressions! (I found that last bit particularly interesting since God Himself, the Creator and King of the Universe, would in fact offer HIS firstborn for that very purpose).
It appears to me that they were, on the surface, performing all the rituals, but their hearts were corrupted with hypocrisy, greed, deceit, and violence. As I read, I am reminded of Matthew 23, when Yeshua (Jesus) administers a bit of strong medicine, shall we say, to the Pharisees of his day, seven centuries later.
I can imagine that some who heard this rebuke took their medicine, but we do know that many spit it out. They weren’t interested in being just, merciful, or humble with God. A pure heart is a humble heart. I don’t think there is any way around that. A true sense of justice is guided by mercy because of humility. Tragically, pride kept many of the Pharisees from the Truth, which could have freed them from the prisons they had created for themselves.
St. Paul tells his readers in Romans 11 to avoid being arrogant because anyone can be susceptible to the same pride that caused some to reject the Truth. So, now, when I read this scripture, though I do love its beauty and truth, I hear the faint echo of a warning.
Well, I am but a wee wren; however, I do muse over these things! There are Bible scholars out there that, I am sure, could really dig out some meat from these passages. Nevertheless, I do enjoy having a go at it myself. I love reading the words of truth, even if I don’t quite understand them…yet. So, even if you don’t exactly get it either, friend, just keep reading and praying and reading some more! Seek and you shall find!
Blessings!!
Nora Lamar
Shipping and Processing Time: There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping times in the U.S. are about 5-10 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.74″ (9.50 cm) in height, 3.15″ (8.00 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
Thank you for visiting my wee, humble website! If you are a returning visitor, bless you! I am so glad you are back. If you are new, then allow me to briefly introduce myself. I am a wren, yes, a wee bird. My name is Nora Lamar. My best human friend, Eleanor, helps me with this website! I pray you are blessed by it! Please come back for more of our paintings and sketchings, as well as a wee bit of writing!
Now, about the scripture on this mug.
I love this passage because of how it neatly sums up how our lives should look if we are walking with Adonai (The Lord). And it is exactly that! However, when I read the whole chapter, I realize that He was disciplining the original audience. As I read, I think to myself, “we should all read the whole chapter and take it into our hearts and humbly learn. This could be us and so often IS!”
The people were not living in ways pleasing to the Lord even though He had continually intructed them on what is good. He was telling them that they should already know this, yet, they were living corrupted lives. The previous verses are questions that seem almost facetious as the people ask what God wants from them. They ask (through Micah) if the Lord would be satisfied with thousands of rams, ten thousand rivers of olive oil, and even their firstborn to pay for their transgressions! (I found that last bit particularly interesting since God Himself, the Creator and King of the Universe, would in fact offer HIS firstborn for that very purpose).
It appears to me that they were, on the surface, performing all the rituals, but their hearts were corrupted with hypocrisy, greed, deceit, and violence. As I read, I am reminded of Matthew 23, when Yeshua (Jesus) administers a bit of strong medicine, shall we say, to the Pharisees of his day, seven centuries later.
I can imagine that some who heard this rebuke took their medicine, but we do know that many spit it out. They weren’t interested in being just, merciful, or humble with God. A pure heart is a humble heart. I don’t think there is any way around that. A true sense of justice is guided by mercy because of humility. Tragically, pride kept many of the Pharisees from the Truth, which could have freed them from the prisons they had created for themselves.
St. Paul tells his readers in Romans 11 to avoid being arrogant because anyone can be susceptible to the same pride that caused some to reject the Truth. So, now, when I read this scripture, though I do love its beauty and truth, I hear the faint echo of a warning.
Well, I am but a wee wren; however, I do muse over these things! There are Bible scholars out there that, I am sure, could really dig out some meat from these passages. Nevertheless, I do enjoy having a go at it myself. I love reading the words of truth, even if I don’t quite understand them…yet. So, even if you don’t exactly get it either, friend, just keep reading and praying and reading some more! Seek and you shall find!
Blessings!!
Nora Lamar
Shipping and Processing Time: There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping times in the U.S. are about 5-10 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.74″ (9.50 cm) in height, 3.15″ (8.00 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
