My friends, I deeply regret to inform you (you’ve probably heard of this already) that Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash today 💔💔💔 I wish this didn’t happen ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ it’s not likely either of them or the other victims of this tragic incident accepted Jesus, either, but at least one of them might have done that before the crash… I don’t know 😢 I wish they had known Him! I can’t do anything about it now (though I can probably pray anyone would come back to life by Jesus’ resurrection power) — I wish this didn’t happen; sorry I said the same thing twice in one paragraph 😅 I’m just really heartbroken for everyone who knew the NBA legend… I never was a fan of the Lakers, being from Phoenix and rooting for the Suns for as long as I can remember (they’ve been in business since ’68; I pray for an anointing from the Holy Spirit in each game, by the way), but I think it really sucks that someone THIS well-known and famous, despite having a lot of fans, never knew Jesus. Of course, I do remember hearing that he had done sexual violence at one point in the ’90s (I found this out long after that had happened), but I don’t know what happened. Regardless, I don’t think that should be taken lightly. I feel even worse for the 13-year-old girl whom I imagine never heard the Gospel even once… it just goes to show you that Christianity in this world seems to be dying because of so many being hypocritical about it.
One thing I do know that Jacob and Esau at least made up for their feud several chapters earlier, but I’m thinking he never really forgave Jacob, since they were so antagonistic to Israel over the next 1,300+ years after this. The Life Application Study Bible is lying about Esau being forgiving to anyone, for I read its profile in that version, but soon realized that he and his descendants had nursed a grudge from the incident in chapter 27. Actually, I see no reason to trust any commentary from that one, no matter what translation the writing is on. But the Word of God can be trusted to show us how to live 😇😇😇😇😇 speaking of which, the next chapter is one that’s often ignored everywhere, yes, in places with or without a church. It’s just not fair these incidents took place, and I want to keep my niece safe from any sexual violence that might try and advance against her. I don’t understand why females are targeted more for this, shouldn’t those guys leave them alone? I know I would every single time, and even around female co-workers and friends, I exercise caution in every turn. It’s not worth it for misunderstandings to arise, especially when around children. By the way, this chapter is found in page 20 in my NKJV Bible, pages 25-26 in my NASB Bible, page 44 of my VOICE copy (with its short note I mentioned in my previous post) and pages 43-44 in my Amplified Bible (Classic Edition) copy.
If there’s one thing you can pray about, I kindly ask that you pray for the families of all the victims of today’s tragic helicopter crash, that anyone would become Christian tonight… any anything else you want to pray about, you can leave an e-mail in my inbox at ron.outland4727@gmail.com. I’ll read each one (I still have none 😂😂😂 please send me prayer requests), write them down, and tape them to my bedroom walls! In the meantime, be safe out there, for my next post will be about chapter 34 where the brutal rape of Jacob’s daughter and the subsequent violence take place. I’m like, “Ouch!” This’ll be quite a ride…
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