“Take time to smell the roses.” Cling to those special moments in time.. 

The rose is considered to be the most “perfect” of all flowers.

There are 48 verses in the Bible about the word Rose.

Do we take the beauty of creation for granted? Do we stop? and truly see Him in all things? Do we see His delicate work? Do we smell its sweet fragrance?  

The word Rose takes me to the beauty of one single flower. When is the last time you held the artwork of God in your hands? When is the last time you truly have taken that moment to stop and study His mastery and artistic eye? When is the last time you felt His hands touch your soul? When has your heart felt that indescribable LOVE from Heaven? 

Let’s hold that one beautiful red rose. You will feel the delicate soft petals; your eyes will witness the depth of the colors that flood your mind. You will smell the fragrance that will fill your lungs with a peace that will be felt in the depths of your soul… Each of His creations are truly miracles.  We can only appreciate the beauty if we get lost in the thought of the what, when, and whys of His purpose?

Christ, Himself refers to Himself as the Rose… His life was much like a beautiful rose. Beautifully orchestrated and played out for the world to see.  His life painted a picture for us of such depth and rich in color. He has left His sweet fragrance in the very air we breathe. His spirit softly awakens hearts with whispers of love. 

Why is it that the rose seems to be the most sought-after flower? When we generally see the rose, we see love, we see romance, we see intimacy and passion. Everything that speaks to our hearts and touches our souls.

However, the red rose symbolizes Christ’s bodily suffering as well as the blood He shed on such a pivotal day so long ago.   There is where we see the greatest love for mankind. We feel His romance for hearts that cannot be put to death. His intimate soul knowns our names and feels our very heartbeat… His passion and pursuit of His children cannot be stopped. It has been planned since the beginning of time for each Man, Woman, and Child. 

His voice and sweet fragrance are in each gentle breeze. So, the next time someone tells you to stop and smell the roses… You will know, the what, when, and why. 

Its Him, It's always Him.

"I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys. Like a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters . . . Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away . . . let me see your face, let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." (Song of Solomon, 2:1 - 2, 10, 14, NKJV).

The grass withers, the flower fades,

But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

The flowers have already appeared in the land;

The time has arrived for pruning the vines,

And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land. Song of Solomon 2:12

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Thessalonians 4:14

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer

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Lost In Your Love (feat. Sarah Reeves) - Brandon Lake | House of Miracles