John 8:58 “‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!'” (NIV)*
Before there was an Abraham
Before Adam knew the fall
Before any religion of man
He was, and will forever be, Lord of all.
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photo and poem by Patty Perkins
*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.
About Patty Perkins
I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word.
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May 16th, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Okay, I finally read the last bit of print! It was getting spooky, that you were always writing/reading from the exact portion of scripture I was just in–now I see why, we both use The One Year Bible, NIV! Oh my goodness, I’m such a goof! I read the same words today–how fun that we truly are “on the same page”, God bless you Big–love, sis Caddo
May 17th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Awesome! The One Year Bible works for me:) Have been trying something new the past couple weeks so that my posts can stew overnight…I’ve been reading a day ahead. Found that I was posting before I was quite ready…this is helping…but not set in concrete because life happens…blessings to you!
May 17th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
I’ve been doing The One Year Bible for a few years, and it works well for me too. This year I’ve added something more–I received a Christmas gift of The One Year Chronological Bible NIV, so I’m reading twice as much per day, and really benefiting. God bless you as you write for Him!
May 17th, 2013 at 1:31 am
That puts religion in its place! 🙂
May 17th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Yes…He is before ALL things!