All scripture is inspired by God
What
is the difference between the word of God in scripture and the Word of God in
the flesh as Jesus Christ? Jesus is the
Word became flesh. He is the King. He took the form of a man to walk among us
and to save us from ourselves. He is the
crucified and risen Lord who sits at the right hand of the Father. He is God.
Holy
Scripture is the inspired word of God written by human hands. It is written by people during their
lifetimes and based on their understanding and experiences. For me scripture is
the very breathe of God. When reading
scripture there are times the page becomes alive as though His breathe blew
across the page ruffling the edges. It
is a mystical experience to read words on a page and feel the ancient wisdom
still alive and breathing. To know the Living Word is as close and significant
today as it was 2000 or 4000 years ago.
The
Psalms are people talking to God about God.
Telling God how they feel about him and what they think of His
deeds. Through words the ancient
writer’s praise the glorious God, call to question His unfathomable deeds, and
bow down prostrate before His magnificence. These writers call God to action against
wicked neighbors, cursing those who rebel against the ways of the Almighty, and
pledging their eternal obedience to His rule.
What a privilege to read words spoken, prayed, cried, and memorized by
millions of souls, each seeking respite from an all too often cruel world.
The
Bible contains many stories of people called out by God: Moses, Joshua, Diana, David, Elijah,
Jeremiah, Mary, Paul, Peter, Timothy and many more with and without names. Each person has a unique story when God called
and began leading in a different direction.
Moses a privileged murderer called to lead a million slaves to
freedom. David a cunning commando called
to rule as King. Elijah called to proclaim even when he ran and hid in fear.
Mary a youthful virgin called to an unexpected pregnancy. Paul a murderous
zealot called as a missionary and church builder. Each life was full of pain,
hard work, and unexpected successes.
What is it to follow God’s direction not knowing your life story will be
retold to millions of children for a thousand years.
When
we read scripture we hold ancient
history in our hands. We explore the
Creator’s willingness to walk among us and share himself with every living
person. It is a great honor and
privilege to possess such a gift.
All scripture is inspired by God
And profitable for teaching, for reproof,
For correction, for training in
righteousness.
2Timothy 3:16
What
is the difference between the word of God in scripture and the Word of God in
the flesh as Jesus Christ? Jesus is the
Word became flesh. He is the King. He took the form of a man to walk among us
and to save us from ourselves. He is the
crucified and risen Lord who sits at the right hand of the Father. He is God.
Holy
Scripture is the inspired word of God written by human hands. It is written by people during their
lifetimes and based on their understanding and experiences. For me scripture is
the very breathe of God. When reading
scripture there are times the page becomes alive as though His breathe blew
across the page ruffling the edges. It
is a mystical experience to read words on a page and feel the ancient wisdom
still alive and breathing. To know the Living Word is as close and significant
today as it was 2000 or 4000 years ago.
The
Psalms are people talking to God about God.
Telling God how they feel about him and what they think of His
deeds. Through words the ancient
writer’s praise the glorious God, call to question His unfathomable deeds, and
bow down prostrate before His magnificence. These writers call God to action against
wicked neighbors, cursing those who rebel against the ways of the Almighty, and
pledging their eternal obedience to His rule.
What a privilege to read words spoken, prayed, cried, and memorized by
millions of souls, each seeking respite from an all too often cruel world.
The
Bible contains many stories of people called out by God: Moses, Joshua, Diana, David, Elijah,
Jeremiah, Mary, Paul, Peter, Timothy and many more with and without names. Each person has a unique story when God called
and began leading in a different direction.
Moses a privileged murderer called to lead a million slaves to
freedom. David a cunning commando called
to rule as King. Elijah called to proclaim even when he ran and hid in fear.
Mary a youthful virgin called to an unexpected pregnancy. Paul a murderous
zealot called as a missionary and church builder. Each life was full of pain,
hard work, and unexpected successes.
What is it to follow God’s direction not knowing your life story will be
retold to millions of children for a thousand years.
When
we read scripture we hold ancient
history in our hands. We explore the
Creator’s willingness to walk among us and share himself with every living
person. It is a great honor and
privilege to possess such a gift.
