If you have ever been around a todler for more than an hour you have heard the pensive plea "Why?"
From our first days of speaking, we ask questions. As we grow up we are taught to have answers rather than questions. But, an answer is never as powerful or as moving as a quesiton. What was the last question you asked?
Jesus was the Master of questions. "Who do you say that I am?" he plied Peter. This timely probe gave Peter the chance to confess his faith in his Saviour and Lord. It also set the stage for Jesus' momentous declaration that upon "this rock" of faithful confession in Christ the Church would be built.
The truest seekers of wisdom - both secular and Divine - are question askers. Standing in front of a quiet peasant about to die the Roman Governor of Judea sneered, "Truth!" You can almost hear the "HA!" But then Pilate pauses, considers and turns to the Christ, "What is Truth?"
Jesus asked his listeners, "What profit is it to become filthy rich in this life and loose your soul eternally?" Paul furthered the question, "How will we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation?"
They make you think, don't they? Questions.
Make 2006 a year of questions, and watch your mind broaden and your faith deepen.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Dave Edgren ~ Story: Teller, Author, Trainer ~
BOOK DAVE NOW! Dave Edgren is passionate about creating a values-based storytelling culture. In his engaging and often hilarious way,...
-
.jpeg)
More Bible Study and Sabbath School Resources Introduction Sabbath School was the backbone of the early Adventist church. As a people of the... -
More Bible Study and Sabbath School Resources Using a simple tea bag you can share the key points of the Gospel story. You will need: 1....
Amen, Dave! Until we learn to value questions as much as answers, we will never experience the blessings of Job.
ReplyDelete