12/30/2011

I have studied and or read the Bible since 1983.  It is a continual read and a continual learning or awakening if you will.

There have been many times it was clear and many times i was frustrated with what i have read.  Also, there have been many times of comfort and peace as i read, in fact that is what i feel the most as i read the Bible.  

The religious scholars and the average Jewish person of Jesus time on earth thought they took "the Law", what Moses wrote, very seriously. Jesus knew that Moses wrote about Him. He also knew they didn't take that seriously and so discounted much of what Jesus had to say.

We read the Bible but do we always take it seriously? Jesus demands that we take the Bible and what He says seriously.

I heard a story years ago that you might enjoy today; it is really quite instructive. It seems that there was a man who was late for work.  He lived in a big city and had missed his bus, so he was walking (running really) to the office and taking every shortcut he knew to get there as quickly as possible.  

Well, this is a pretty simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When I do, I am a blessing to others and I also get my Heavenly Father's blessing.

May I bless others at every turn today.

Bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. 1 Peter 3:12

I know sometimes I am trying to help with the wrong thing. I think I understand the problem but I have somehow missed the real issue. Jesus is able to help where the help is needed. Not missing the mark at all. He experienced it all himself and has gotten rid of our missing His goal for our life. He is our High Priest.