Relevancy

Today I had a realization about how the Bible works.  The Bible has been translated for thousands of years, yet totally inspired by God.  God, an all knowing God.  An eternal God.  Would you say that what God says through Jesus, is similar to what He says now?  Even before Jesus.  Jesus is a savior and a blessing for the universe, not just our world.  The planets were etched in detail by GOD.  I think it is very easy for us (myself as well) to look at the Bible and see some parts as irrelevant.  'This was when the dinosaurs lived, why think that NOW?'  :) I just thought I would start this off by mentioning that.  We forget how real the Word of God is in our world today.  We may not slaughter goats and drag the bloody carcasses to church on Sunday, that was before Jesus, and Jesus came to redeem us, and provide a way to God that we no longer needed to do those sacrificial rituals.  Regarding relevancy, Paul says in

 2 Colossians 2:4,5 "I am saying this so that no one will decieve youwith persuasive arguments.5 For I may be absent in the body, but I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the strength of your faith in Christ."

The world today has become more and more secular, and we need to be very careful.  Science has replaced biblical explanations in many ways.  While science can be very effective and useful, it can also lead many astray in what some believe.  Roman culture was very much this way in the time of Christ.  How intriguing it would be to be in that time! 

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ.  For in Him the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily, and you have been filled by Him, who is the leader over every ruler and authority."

Now that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the world in which we live.  I don't think believing in Jesus ought to restrict us from enjoying the creation, and inovations of man kind- whom are- remember- created in the image of God. 

In 2 Colossians 3:12-15 Therefore, God's chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint about the other.  Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you ought to forgive.  Above all, love- the perfect bond of unity.  And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were calledin one Kingdom, control your hearts. Be thankful!

Flipping through and praying for inspiration today, I just found some treasure in 2 Colossians. 

The world is a place we can be free in.  Free from sin, and free will.  God does not restrain us.  But we must remember even though we have free will, we are all citizens in His great Kingdom, and in one body ( I view body as a gathering) By doing the best we can, living the best life, and seeking first His Kingdom, our lives will improve, and even through hard times, we will make it through stronger than ever.