Hebrews 12: 2, “looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter
of our faith,”
Another translation says that Jesus is the author and
finisher of our faith. He writes His words for us to follow. He writes them to
shape us individually. He has a completed ending in mind.
If we keep reading. If we keep looking for those story
nuggets and not become overwhelmed by the obstacles. How amazing that we each
have a unique role to play in our own stories and also the privilege of interacting
with others as they read their plot lines, and dialogue, and themes.
More often we are disappointed by how many times we miss
faith opportunities. Perhaps we didn’t understand the directions, or were too
busy looking at someone else’s pages, or completely turned around.
Like characters in a novel we hit barrier after barrier. Yet
the author writes us each a new chapter. Despite defeat another possibility
arises, and, bit-by-bit, we begin to collect the words that strengthen our
journey, our quest, and resist the stumbling stones that break off pieces of
trust. Our faith deepens with each step.
And now we can become fully engaged, fully alert, running
with anticipation at what the next scene will unfold. Trusting in the end. Knowing
that He has written an ending with His love and His victory. A perfect ending.
His way.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp to my feet,
And a light to my path”
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