”For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding,” (Proverbs 2:6).
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Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy, (Proverbs 28:13). Through this verse we are told that a wise dealing with sin involves three essential things. By consequence, rejecting these three things is to refuse to walk in true wisdom.
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God’s power is inexhaustible and he calls us to come to him in total dependence, promising to provide his people with all that they need to give him glory. I for one can’t think of a single reason to hesitate to lay hold of such a priceless invitation.
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A life of true joy and peace that endures into eternity is a life of knowing and enjoying God. The chief way that we know and enjoy God this side of glory is by seeking him through his Word. According to our Savior, the Scriptures are heavenly bread given for the nourishment of man's soul, (Matt. 4:4). Just as the body without food cannot grow and be strong, so the soul that is starved of fellowship with God through his Word is invariably sickly and stifled. This makes every Christian’s commitment to the Bible essential to their spiritual flourishing. Convinced of this, it is my earnest plea as your Pastor that you set your heart to seek the Lord through his Word each and everyday this coming year.
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Sometimes it can be helpful to understand the thoughtfulness and intentionality that stands behind traditions, otherwise they can just seem like empty, repetitive, and outdated rituals that are overdue for a modern upgrade. My hope and aim in this article is that by pointing out five of the significant reasons that stand behind our weekly tradition of singing the Doxology, our joy and unity in doing so will be greatly enriched.
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For most people, such a question in and of itself presents something of a paradigm shift in their heart. We are so prone to thinking about life in terms of our own interests, preferences, and desires that we have scarcely noticed that we have brought this same attitude and approach with us to the worship of the Almighty God.
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In the case of Communion, the bread and wine are visible representations of the body and blood of our Savior, which he willing offered to God as a substitutionary sacrifice for the guilt of the sins of all God's people, (Matt. 26:26-29). Though the bread is just bread, and the wine is just wine, the Holy Spirit works through both the sign (visible elements), and seal (spiritual promises) which are shown forth in the sacrament, to encourage and strengthen the souls of God's people as they receive them with sincere faith in what the elements have been ordained to represent––which is the complete and finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf.
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