Monday, March 25, 2013

A Haunting Question

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning  the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross."(Colossians 1:15-19)

"Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know?(Proverbs 30:4)

Even though all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell Him, "He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken , smitten by God, and afflicted. but he was pieced for our transgressions  he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."(Isaiah 53:4,5)

The hands that held the wind and wrapped the waters in a garment took the bread the night before He died gave thanks and broke it. After the bread was broken He gave it to His disciples and said,"Take and eat; this is my body."(Matthew 26:26) Can it be that I am offered Communion with the image of the invisible God, the one who ascended to heaven and came down? The very hands that that established all the ends of the earth were pierced for my transgressions and upon Him was the chastisement that brought me peace.

Lord Jesus, You came, You took my sorrows and carried my grief. You told me that I have access to the throne of God through Your sacrifice. But You also said,"Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"(Luke 18:8) This is my prayer please let me be one who remains faithful to the end.



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