4/12/19

Psalm 119:18

Open my eyes, that I may behold
    wondrous things out of your law.

The Bible leaves no doubt as to the value of its content.  As for myself I cannot imagine an existence without it.  The following are wondrous things that have come through God’s Word.

1.       I have become more informed about Jesus the Christ.  And by knowing Him I know the Triune God better.  He is the complete revealer of the whole of the Godhead.  Therefore by knowing Him I can know the God I serve and the Father who loves me.

2.      Through the Bible I have come to know, to admire, and to have heroes.  I deeply enjoy reading about Joseph, Moses, Hannah, David, Jeremiah and Daniel.  Who could want greater heroes or more interesting people?  All of these Old Testament characters are real to me.  Their trials and exploits as trials of faith and victories of the faithful have always been my lessons and encouragement.

3.      The Scriptures have made me more deeply aware of history.  Scripture teaches us that in history lies truth that cannot be ignored.  We should become more logical in our demands of truth.  Fact is always sensible.

Let us take a simple question:  Why miracles?  The Lord Jesus answers this very sensibly.  If you do not believe My words, believe Me for My works sake.”  Miracles are not for wonder, show, or even compassion.  Jesus did not create golden butterflies.  He taught truth.