This element ends our series on the various elements that I have chosen from the scriptures.
So far we've looked at WATER, LIGHT&AIR.
Let's get to our focus for the evening.
Typical of this series we always start off with the general knowledge.
Of course, LAND/EARTH are used interchangeably.
There's some differences to choose between the two which is, LAND is the PART OF THE EARTH which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water while EARTH is (uncountable) soil &include dry land with all other bodies.
(Mind you Earth is also a planet, third out of the sun)
A STRONG POINT HERE:
The Earth's total land mass is 148,939,063.133 km 2 (57,505,693.767 sq mi) which is about 29.2% of its total surface. The rest of EARTH surface belonging to Water. (which have been treated in this series)
So back to the scriptures which captures Earth in these lights:
*As that creation of God- Genesis 1:1, IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS&THE EARTH.
*The rest of it as shown in Genesis is its usage in relation to man and other inanimate objects.
*Aside Land whose definition above is clearly shown in Genesis 1:9, the other usage of it is in relation to towns and countries....EGYPT, CANAAN et al.
*Th classical definition of this elements in the new testament is that LAND/EARTH is equated to the WORLD and how fleeting it is..the nothingness of it (Matthew 6:19, 5:18, 9:6)
LAY NOT FOR YOURSELF TREASURES ON EARTH WHERE MOTH&RUST DESTROY...
HEAVEN&EARTH WILL PASS AWAY...
However, back in Genesis we're told to TAKE DOMINION OVER THE EARTH. ..(Genesis 1:28)
So....simple, we're here for a purpose. God made us greater than all other things including the EARTH itself. Take full charge of it, fulfil your divine mandate and vamos....we're gone
My key point here about the EARTH is that take a look at it. Have you....Have you really have???
If not which I'm sure we've not really have then let's do it.
Aside the beauty, vegetation& panoramic view that most of our untapped lands give us;there is this awestruck sight&voice it tells us.
Checking the whole Earth size and even the vastness of the little we see...the simple question:
WHO MADE THIS? ...THEN, HE MUST BE GREAT....HOW WIDE DEEP, HIGH....
There should be something about this supreme one and it can only be one divine being.... GOD!
Don't miss the opportunity to specially stand on that mountaintop,in a plane or any viewing of a sort to really get a a deeper description of our God (Let me whisper this You're not CRAZY)
SO I RAP UP& SAY:
JUST AS WATER, LIGHT&AIR ARE KEY ELEMENTS DESCRIBING OUR LORD, SO IS THE LAND/EARTH WE STAND ON.
(THE OTHER ELEMENTS DESCRIBING OUR LORD,Minor elements you can say FOLLOW SUIT IN THE COMING WEEKS)
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