On a recent walking trip through downtown Roanoke, I noticed an empty storefront that used to house a bookstore. What struck my attention was the fact that a year or so ago, my family and I were chatised by the owner of the bookstore for looking at / reading books in the store. Apparently, you were supposed to "judge the book by its cover" without touching. Who knew?
Think on this: Jesus has come that life, full life may be experienced. Anytime we memorialize Jesus and place him on display, we are robbed of purpose and power. Jesus is to be embraced and experienced through relationship.
John 1:41 - 42 (NKJV) "He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus."
John 4:42 (NKJV) "Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”
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Blessings!
Steve, I really enjoy your blogs! Thanks for sharing what God places on your heart!
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