Thy Word

Jerry and I were talking today about the fact that over hundreds of years, numerous authors and cultural changes the writing of God's Word has been remarkably consistent.  Threads of theme, direction and purpose follow through the entirety of Scripture.  Stories are connected.  And God's Word shouts one word from start to finish.  That word is Jesus.  Ignoring Jesus leads to heresy.  Failing to view Scripture through Jesus leads to placing improper importance on things and themes that God has not placed first in importance.  Prophecy from Genesis, images from Exodus, words from the Psalms all are clarified and revealed by the life, person and passion of Jesus.  Looking back we see, through the lens of Jesus, that people are more important than power, the oppressed have more value than kingdoms and seeing ourselves through the lens of Jesus reveals both the incredible value of each person and the fallen nature of each person ... an infirmity only healed by the life-giving work of Jesus.  May we learn from the lessons of Scripture so that we can see life through the eyes of Jesus and be taught by the living Word of God that each word of Scripture gives us what we need ... in fact, daily bread to feed us and nourish us.  May you take in some of that bread today as you read, listen and learn from the Creator, Sustainer and Lover of human souls!  Pastor Randy