I’m surrounded by my children this morning. They are still asleep, but will soon awaken and we’ll begin a day of reunion. They’ll meet cousins – not firsts, of course – that they’ve never seen. They will hear and tell stories that are only told at reunions, for it’s a time to share. It’s a time to reflect on the family history.
Every once in a while the request to “see ourselves as others see us” is fulfilled as we listen to our children talk about their parents, or any family member tells a familiar story that is just half a bubble off from what we remember.
Keep that in mind when reading the four gospels that tell of Christ’s life. Some will say that since they write of Him differently, there were differing messages. Or, if they are similar, we’re told the author copied another. Some will tell us they are no longer relevant, that we’ve progressed beyond the need of old words.
I disagree. I believe what is written in the Bible was inspired by God.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV)
And the reason for it immediately follows:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:17 KJV)
Scripture continues to be fulfilled. Today there are churches that fit this description:
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. (Mark 7:13 KJV)
Yet some truths live for ever:
And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. (Luke 4:4 KJV)
Whether our days are filled with family and love, heartache and separation, daily routine or awesome activities, God’s word should be with us. It will light our way:
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalms 119:105 KJV)
Until that final reunion with our heavenly father, may we rememberl:
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:6 KJV)
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