“The master of the palace had similar functions at the court of Judah. Announcing the promotion of Elyaqim, Isaiah 22:22 says: 'I lay the key of the house of David upon his shoulder, if he opens, none will shut; if he shuts, none will open.' The Egyptian vizier's instructions are described in a very similar fashion. Every morning 'the vizier will send someone to open the gates of the kings house, to admit those who have to enter, and to send out those who have to go out.' One is reminded of the Lord's words to Peter, the Vizier of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 16:19).” IfsHouseHeavenLordMorningFashionMastersKeysKingsFunctionCourtLaysShouldersKingdomsGatesInstructionPeterEvery MorningPromotionPalacesKingdom Of HeavenEgyptianMatthewAnnouncingJudah Author:Roland de Vaux
“The men upon whose shoulders rested the initial responsibility of Christianizing the world came to Jesus with one supreme request. They did not say, 'Lord, teach us to preach'; Lord, teach us to do miracles,' or 'Lord, teach us to be wise'...but they said, 'Lord, teach us to pray.'” MenWorldSaidJesusResponsibilityLordTeachWiseHe ManPrayingMiracleSupremeShouldersThey SaidInitialsRequestBeing Wise Book:Billy Graham in Quotes Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
“The Lord is a good psychologist: he knows the way our minds run. Turmoil can be the Lord's way of tapping us on the shoulder and saying, 'Don't forget me.'” KnowsWayMindRunningForgetLordShouldersPsychologistTurmoilTappingForget MeDon't Forget Me Author:Eknath Easwaran
“Lord keep Your arm around my shoulder and Your hand over my mouth.” HandsLordArmsMouthsShouldersAlcoholics Author:Maya Angelou
“Lord, I lean on You alone for strength. Give me your arm to support me, your shoulders to carry me, your breast on which to lay my head, your Cross to uphold me, your Eucharist to nourish me. On you Lord, I shall sleep and rest in peace.” GivingSleepLordSupportArmsCrossesGive MeLaysShouldersBreastsEucharistSupport MeRest In Peace Author:Rose Philippine Duchesne
“Fifteen years ago, God unequivocally and undeniably gave me Isaiah 22:22 as a life-verse. "Then I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder, when he opens no one will shut, when he shuts no one will open." After 40 plus confirmations over a two-week period - yes, more than 40 - I became thoroughly convinced this verse was both a promise and a weapon for me. I have since used the verse hundreds of times throughout America - in all 50 states and in Washington DC - to open and close spiritual doors for the Lord.” YearsTwoStatesAmericaSpiritualUsedHouseLordDoorsWeekKeysPeriodsPromiseWeaponsYears AgoConvincedShouldersPlusVersesFifteenTwo WeeksConfirmationFifteen YearsWashington Dc Author:Dutch Sheets