Frank LeGeune........ :)(:SURRRRRRRENDER:)(:Though this posture is the exact posture of the stand-in-awe gesture, holiness camp meeting folk used it for a different reason. The almost-universal expression of surrender is either a white flag or this one: hands raised with palms facing outward. “I give up.” Thus the holiness movement, with its emphasis on a “total consecration” and surrender, often used the double-hands-raised posture as a physical action to represent absolute surrender to God. While this earlier use has largely been replaced by the stand-in-awe use it is still a useful symbolic gesture. Here is a good example of how gestures shift over time to gain new meaning as old means are discarded. Perhaps we do this to reflect our shifting theology—American Christianity focuses less today on our consecration to God and more on praise to God; less on surrendering self to God and more on receiving something for self from God. Thus our gestures have followed our theology. (Or, does theology follow gestures?) The surrender posture was especially appropriate with songs like “I surrender all” or “Take my life and let it be,” but it is used more infrequently today for this meaning—the actions now mean:)(:I AM STANDING IN COMPLETE AWE OF YOU*EL SHADDAI:)(:Psalm 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Psalm 63:4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Psalm 134:2*LIFT UP yOUR HANDS*in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Psalm 141:2 May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Luke 24:50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------John 4:21 Jesus declared, Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ--their Lord and ours:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Thessalonians 1:8 The Lords message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Timothy 5:14 So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-mindedIF THE SHOE FITS*PLEASE*TAKE IT OFF:)(: youtu.be/_io6j1EytGAThe Year of the Lords Favor…2To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. 4Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up the former devastations; And they will repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.…Cross ReferencesMatthew 15:13He replied, Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.1 Corinthians 3:9For we are co-workers in Gods service; you are Gods field, Gods building.Hebrews 1:9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.Psalm 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Psalm 45:7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.Psalm 104:15wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.Psalm 149:4For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
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