The Most Difficult Word to Understand in the Bible

There are quite a few mind-twisting concepts, statements, and words in the Bible such as "propitiation," "blood," and "justification." If you think those are relatively tame, I challenge you to tackle the book of Revelation. But, seriously, despite these things, I feel there is still one word not many have thought about as being a difficult word to understand, comprehend, and live out. I am talking about the word "walk." So you respond, "are you kidding? The word 'w-a-l-k' as in 'putting one foot in front of the other?'" Yes, THAT word. It is hard. It is difficult. It takes great discipline, obedience, surrender and sacrifice. I am talking about walking with God. I am talking about having such a deep, devoted, personal, intimate and loving relationship with God that you can truly and honestly walk with your heavenly Father spiritually and physically every moment of your life. Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the day. Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:22) as did Noah (Genesis 6:9). THIS is why "walk" is the hardest word to understand. The fact that the creator of the universe wants to be more than "just God" to me...more than just "up there in Heaven." One of God's greatest desires is for us to come near...close...even closer. Am I willing to get "up close and personal" with God or have I come too comfortable staying at a distance? May we discover a whole new meaning to the word "walk" when it involves our relationship with God. Blessings to you along the journey.

Have We Forgotten Saturday?

The last four days of this week for Christians is known as "Holy Week." For most, the first thing they would say is, "Oh, I know, it's Good Friday and then Easter on Sunday." Which is partially true. With a quick reminder they are sure to recall that Thursday is "Maundy Thursday" when Jesus instituted the "New Covenant" which we celebrate often as "Holy Communion." But there is still one more day...and, no, it is not Easter Sunday. Have you ever stopped to honestly, thoughtfully, and spiritually ponder the significance of HOLY SATURDAY? We even make mention of this day in "The Apostles Creed." You know, the part that says, "he was crucified, dead, buried; he descended into hell." Yes, THAT part...Jesus literally in hell from the time of his death up until his resurrection Sunday morning. What a moment in history that Jesus spent time in hell "evangelising" the masses as the True Savior of all. Has it ever crossed your mind the millions of souls that were able to depart hell during that time? Have you wondered how sad it must have been for those that, despite the love of Jesus "coming to the rescue," still chose to stay? The love of Christ compels us to ponder deeply just what his powerful presence and messianic work accomplished in the depths of hell on that one day we call Holy Saturday. Jesus truly is the Messiah-Savior. Praise be to God for his love shown to us.