R Wind

God said, "Let there be an expanse in the middle of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters."

God made the expanse, and divided the waters which were under the expanse from the waters which were above the expanse; and it was so.

Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my exceeding joy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.

It is a good thing to give thanks to Yahweh, to sing praises to your name, Most High;

to proclaim your loving kindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,

For his loving kindness is great toward us. Yahweh's faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah!

A Song of Ascents.

A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.

If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock. They will hear my words, for they are well spoken.

Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

Then the herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, peoples, nations, and languages,

I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace.

The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but don't know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."

"Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the sky and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them;

Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;

When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.

When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered, "Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I cheerfully make my defense,

So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

"I think myself happy, King Agrippa, that I am to make my defense before you this day concerning all the things that I am accused by the Jews,

Putting to sea from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.

When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.

I thank my God whenever I remember you,

for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;