Sister IrishRose :
The gifts of the Spirit, are in a flowering bundle of anointing . . . Praise be unto the
Father . . . who reveals a Word of Knowledge for your mission, sister . . .
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/natbltn/700-799/nb713.htm
Roses are mentioned many times in the Bible. After exploring the Holy
Land and re-examining Greek and Hebrew documents from which the
Scriptures were translated, botanists are now agreed that a narcissus, a
crocus, a rock rose and an oleander were variously referred to as
"roses".
IrishRose :
When you see the narcissus, crocus, rock rose and oleander, think of them as the gifts
of the Spirit :
http://www.studylight.org/dic/hbd/view.cgi?number=T2084
(7) Crocus (Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 35:1) was a spring flowering herb with a long yellow floral tube tinged with purple specks or stripes. It is sometimes translated as rose. Technically, it was probably the asphodel (REB).
(15) Rose (Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 35:1). Several varieties of roses could be found in Palestine. The rose was a member of the crocus family. Traditionally, what is considered a rose is not the flower mentioned in Scripture. The “rose” is more generally considered an asphodel. See Crocus above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_gift
Romans 12:6-8 + Ephesians 4:11 + 1 Corinthians 12:1-14
Prophecy
Ministry
Teaching
Exhortation
Giving
Leading
Showing mercy (Compassion)
