Hi Brian! The word for this week is "aboard". The only verse that this is found in is Acts 21:2: Acts 21:2 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. KJV
This is the Greek word "epibaino". Strong's Concordance says: to walk upon, to mount, ascend, embark, arrive. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: to get upon, to set foot in, to enter. This same Greek word is translated differently in Acts 21:6, Acts 27:2 and Matthew 21:5: Acts 21:6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. KJV Acts 27:2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. KJV Matthew 21:5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. KJV
You and Kristine have walked upon, ascended, embarked, arrived, set foot in and entered many new and different areas, jobs, experiences, relationships, adventures, challenges, opportunities and blessings in the years since God first brought you together! Those of us closest to you have seen some of the harder times, but by far you both have shown the strength, character, patience, resilience, work ethic, joy, peace, love and determination that can only come from a strong reliance on God, His Word and His Spirit! As you 'arrive', 'set foot in' and 'enter' your new home, I believe that this will be just the beginning of a whole new level of opportunities, advancements, adventures and realms of influence! There WILL be challenges, as there always is, but you are well equipped to be the "more than conquerors" that you have been and that God has called you (Romans 8:37)! Here is an older song from Hillsong that reminds us of that! "This Is How We Overcome":
Your light broke through my night
Restored exceeding joy
Your grace fell like the rain
And made this desert live
You have turned my mourning into dancing
You have turned my sorrow into joy
Your hand lifted me up
I stand on higher ground
Your praise rose in my heart
And made this valley sing
You have turned my mourning into dancing
You have turned my sorrow into joy
You have turned my mourning into dancing
You have turned my sorrow into joy
This is how we overcome
This is how we overcome
This is how we overcome
This is how we overcome
