I want to thank whoever originated this image. It is stirring. I don’t own its rights, and I’m not making any money on it.
Two widely used Old Testament terms appear synonymous.
- the Day of the Lord
- the Day of His Visitation.
In fact, they are polar opposites. The first is for judgement, the second, mercy.
Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be of darkness, not light — Amos 5:18 NIV. By contrast, Naomi fled famine in Bethlehem to Moab, but when she heard the Lord had “visited” her people by giving them rain (food), she returned (Ruth 1:6).
This is more than delving into Scripture deeper than most people care for because of the Day of our Lord Jesus. Was Jesus’ advent a “Day of the Lord” or a “Day of His Visitation?”
The answer is both. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection was God’s judgement on the world, diverted onto Christ. It was also God’s favor because we were lavished with His grace — His restoring forgiveness.
Such Bible study should stir us to praise as we marvel over the wonderful conclusion that Jesus Christ brought to the progressive revelation in the Old Testament.
Mustard Seed Budget 
Your thoughts are excellent in the simplicity of powerful revelation. Thanks!
Yes, you got my formula. Try to simplify as much as possible.
love it; love it; love it…vw
Excellent. As I write and study through the book of Matthew, the differences in some of these often-mixed phrases becomes crystal clear. The question is, will I have to study through the book again in six months in order to remember them 🙂
happy studying!
Fiction is my “take me away.” Nothing wrong with good fiction 🙂
I like good fiction.
This comment was meant for another blogger. I didn’t realize I had typed it onto your page until it was too late. So if you were a bit confused about why I said something that nothing whatsoever to do with your post, now you know. Senility. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it 🙂
ok, but i like good fiction anyway