King of Cups
He sits secure upon his throne, still amidst the violent waves and storm-tossed ships. In one hand he holds the Grail from which he may deeply drink; in the other he holds his seal or scepter by which he can act resolutely. These items along with his cape and crown are golden as faith tried by fire. The shell-shaped throne and sky are pure white. Upon his face is perfect peace.
Similarly, John was the beloved disciple of Jesus who leaned upon the Master's breast and heard his private words. Though younger and not the organizational leader that peter became, John was close and intimate and received the prophetic dreams of the Book of Revelation.
David was also a man after God's own heart, who played upon the lyre and collected many psalms of worship. He danced before the LORD with abandon with a soul that longed for God as a deer pants for streams of water.
Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, was a protector and family man in both the natural and spiritual sense of the word family.
Jesus cried out over Jerusalem and wept over his friend Lazarus. He is the Good Shepherd, filled with compassion and the fruit of the Spirit. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Similarly, John was the beloved disciple of Jesus who leaned upon the Master's breast and heard his private words. Though younger and not the organizational leader that peter became, John was close and intimate and received the prophetic dreams of the Book of Revelation.
David was also a man after God's own heart, who played upon the lyre and collected many psalms of worship. He danced before the LORD with abandon with a soul that longed for God as a deer pants for streams of water.
Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, was a protector and family man in both the natural and spiritual sense of the word family.
Jesus cried out over Jerusalem and wept over his friend Lazarus. He is the Good Shepherd, filled with compassion and the fruit of the Spirit. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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