Not only the young Christian but also the adult Christian will complain that the Scripture reading is often too long for him, and that much therein he does not understand. To this it must be said that, for the mature Christian, every Scripture reading will be "too long", even the shortest one, [for] the Scripture is a whole, and every word, every sentence, possesses such multiple relationships with the whole that it is impossible always to keep the whole in view when listening to details. It becomes apparent, therefore, that the whole of Scripture, and hence every passage in it as well, far surpasses our understanding. It is good for us to be daily reminded of this fact.
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
in my strong moments i say to myself that i will never be the type who rejoices - with every friday's arrival - that the weekend is here... but in my weak moments that is exactly what i do.
so, i must confess i'm having a weak moment.
been reading in the book of malachi lately. wow. some of the old testament prophets' audacity and faith in God blow my mind. stretch me, God, with the power of Your Word.
2 comments:
that is so true. all of it. i love you! I miss you! I'm praying for you (the most important)!
thanks for sharing that Ruth..what a great statement! and I LOVE the book of malachi! what honesty and truth is presented there and such a poignent reminder of the covenant God made between himself and His people, the Levites in particular--and that is a covenant that WE are grafted into! How precious and yet awe-filled and humbling!
Love you!
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