While on my 12 hour drive to see my family this week I listened to a book on c.d. It made the time pass quickly. I listened to a story very unlike THE story I read in God's Word this week in our cover to cover reading of the Bible. Although it was very entertaining at first, it bothered me to hear the voices of someone who portrayed God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit. I finally had to turn it off! If I were being completely honest, I would tell you for a little while it made me question God's Word. I wondered if it was also just a story. Satan was messing with me. Then God immediately convicted me, saying He couldn't believe I could let ONE book on tape allow me to question what I've become SO passionate about for the past several years!
This weeks readings were intense. You can probably imagine how difficult it was to read of Jesus' crucifixion. We all know how it went, but this time it was different. I guess reading the Bible chronologically makes it that much more meaningful to me.
Mark 14:35-36
Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."
Lord, I cannot imagine where I would be today if Jesus had not trusted His father in Heaven. Thank you for loving us that much. You knew what He would have to endure and you did it anyway! I'm thankful for the movie, "The Passion" so I can picture clearly what it was like for Him. I've heard it was a lot worse.
John 19: 26
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son,"
Lord, I cannot imagine having to watch my son or daughter go through that kind of torture...for me and all of mankind. This is not just a story someone wrote to entertain me or help time pass quickly on the way somewhere. I look forward to the day when I will hear Your voice for myself and look into Your eyes face to face. Your Word is all I need!
I Pray for my friends and loved-ones who are tempted to not believe, especially when life gets hard.
In Christ Alone,
Angie xoxo
11 comments:
We sang "In Christ Alone" and "Hallelujah What a Savior" today and all I could think about were our readings, and it felt like Easter morning! Full choir, Travis Cottrell, and he sang "Jesus Saves" from his Christmas album. You have to hear it! Your post blesses me as always. Love you, Annette
THANKS for sharing! Have a great start of your week!
Love the song! (I've watched so many crucifixition videos this week that my heart breaks...)
I am so glad that we are on this journey together. You are a blessing to me. Your honesty inspires me. (and one of these days I'll tell you my opinion of the book you were reading.)
love you,
karen
Oh sister... how I love that movie, and how I love that song!
I began reading the book you were listening to on tape. I have to admit I have not finished it as I had a difficult time as well. I have not felt convicted to pick it back up.
I love how vivid The Passion potrays Jesus' last days. It pierces me to my innermost being. I thank God for giving us His son... and I thank Him that Jesus will come again with glory to gather us home!
God Bless you this week!
K
I sure do love your heart!
Hugs!
Kat
Angie, I have had a very dark week and the readings this week have meant so much to know that Jesus died for my sins this week. I thought as I read your post about the verse we read---believe the miracles you have seen if you don't have one this day. And we have seen so much! Very moving post for me!
Hi Ang..
I love the video, but most of all I love your heart,and your honesty. Thank you Ang for allowing God to use you to touch hearts in such a special way.
Hugz Lorie
Ang, you are so right. It is more than just a story to read to pass the time or for entertainment. It is TRUTH and the way to life filled with LOVE.
I haven't listened to the Bible on tape yet. I can see how it affected you though. I don't think questioning is all bad, it is in the answers that our faith gets even stronger!! Thanks for your honesty, I think you are a very real person (even though we have never met in person, lol)!! Have a relaxing week.
My study time this morning was on doubt, where John the Baptist had doubt as to whether or not Jesus was really the Messiah.
Praise God that He is who He says He is.
Thanks for the video and your thoughts today.
Ang, I read the book or tried to read the book you tried to listen to on tape. I couldn't finish it and I had to throw it away. I just couldn't wrap my head around the way the trinity was written. I know it's fiction, but it seemed like it was messing with The truth, at least to me. You had a check in your spirit which others of us have had when we ecountered this book. We can always rely on the scripture, other books No...you were right to quit listening. Blessings.
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