"…all our stories are about Jesus."
We've heard it, read it, know it. But when I put Jesus' words into poetic form, His artistry makes the words feel alive to me. I just keep looking at it. All the parallels jump out at me. The word "abides" sits in the center, surrounded by Jesus and us. I could go on, but …
I used to not like Paul's letters. Then I started to put his super long sentences into pictures like these, and to break his lines as though they were poetry. Not only did it become easier to memorize, but now I can meditate on a few words at a time. "...and raised to life..." "since …
Jesus says, "I'm changing your status with God. It's not service without knowledge anymore, without seeing the big picture or understanding the details. Now you're in Our confidence. You are Our friends." Does God say this about the cherubim? Angels? Archangels? No. We are humble creatures. We have could not have named God our friend. …
Here's a thought: as true as the Bible is in what it says about Jesus, it is just as true in what it says about us. It is no less true for us. The Bible simply tells the truth. Jesus is God's Son. In believing--not just acknowledging as fact, but believing--we are given a right. …
