Are we faithful messengers?
Proverbs 25:13--The word messenger conjures up all sorts of images for us. Bike messengers zipping through the mean streets of the big city delivering important packages in a timely manner. Electronic applications that deliver real-time messages from our virtual friends.
But, the messengers of the Bible played a more vital role--they represented the person sending the message.
This messenger could carry the simple communication of hope and support, or a complex set of instructions strategic to a battle. It was even more than recitation or a precious scroll, they carried the heart of their master.
A faithful messenger not only wanted to convey the missive perfectly, they wanted to bring the intent.
The perils for a messenger were great. The journey or the reaction of the receiver could bring harm, or even death. What if they were injured or killed, the fate of a kingdom could be affected. A good and faithful messenger took those responsibilities and held them as sacred.
When I think of Yeshua--Jesus--I think of the ultimate Messenger. He frequently explained that He only spoke His Father's message. But He also represented His Father's intent--and He gave His live for it.
John 12:49-50: “For I did not speak on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and speak. And I know that His commandment is life everlasting. Therefore what I say, I say just as the Father has told Me.”
We, too, are His messengers. Do we bring both an accurate word, and His intent? Or do we only speak His words? Or only speak of His intent? Or do we represent both. In other words, do we just communicate how lost we are, or do we also share that our Savior leaves the 99 to find us? (Luke 15:4)
Knowing that our faithfulness can refresh our Master's soul is a blessings beyond measure.
May we be His faithful messengers, my friends.
Proverbs 25:13--Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes his master’s soul. Tree of Life Bible Society Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible#tlvproverbs
[WATCH MONDAY through FRIDAY LIVE at 8:30EST, Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with the book of Proverbs. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
But, the messengers of the Bible played a more vital role--they represented the person sending the message.
This messenger could carry the simple communication of hope and support, or a complex set of instructions strategic to a battle. It was even more than recitation or a precious scroll, they carried the heart of their master.
A faithful messenger not only wanted to convey the missive perfectly, they wanted to bring the intent.
The perils for a messenger were great. The journey or the reaction of the receiver could bring harm, or even death. What if they were injured or killed, the fate of a kingdom could be affected. A good and faithful messenger took those responsibilities and held them as sacred.
When I think of Yeshua--Jesus--I think of the ultimate Messenger. He frequently explained that He only spoke His Father's message. But He also represented His Father's intent--and He gave His live for it.
John 12:49-50: “For I did not speak on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and speak. And I know that His commandment is life everlasting. Therefore what I say, I say just as the Father has told Me.”
We, too, are His messengers. Do we bring both an accurate word, and His intent? Or do we only speak His words? Or only speak of His intent? Or do we represent both. In other words, do we just communicate how lost we are, or do we also share that our Savior leaves the 99 to find us? (Luke 15:4)
Knowing that our faithfulness can refresh our Master's soul is a blessings beyond measure.
May we be His faithful messengers, my friends.
Proverbs 25:13--Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes his master’s soul. Tree of Life Bible Society Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible#tlvproverbs
[WATCH MONDAY through FRIDAY LIVE at 8:30EST, Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with the book of Proverbs. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
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