The meditation this week is focused on God's view of the world, how He is involved, how He sees us and interacts with us, and has chosen to interact and reveal Himself to us. This is actually a pretty significant topic, for it is in recognizing God, and understanding how He works that we become more aware of His ways.
I was thinking of what verses to read to give me clearer insight into this theme and I was reminded of the Letter to the Hebrews. Here are two sets of verses that are helpful:
Hebrews 1:1-4 NIV
[1] "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. [3] The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. [4] So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs."
Hebrews 2:1-4 NIV
[1] "We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. [2] For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, [3] how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. [4] God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will."
Summarizing these two sets of verses, God has chosen to reveal Himself in the past through the prophets, but now through Jesus has revealed Himself fully, at least as much as we can grasp. Jesus is the exact representation of the Father, and is our savior and now sits on His throne. He announced salvation, redemption and restoration of relationship to the world, and the Father confirms His words through signs, wonders, miracles and the pouring forth of the Holy Spirit. We should pay most careful attention to that which Jesus revealed and said, that which we have come to understand, for His word and reality is superior to ours and that which is eternal and life giving.
Finishing this thought with a Quote from C.S.Lewis (via Bill Young)
"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important." C. S. Lewis
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