THE BIBLE mini-series

Since THE BIBLE Mini-series began it has been viewed by 68 million . That's 68 million times that at least part of the word of God has been shared with the masses. I wonder how many of those viewers were being exposed to the Bible for the first time. God will use this opportunity to His glory. 

Rather than criticize it for being too Hollywood or inaccurate, let's encourage people to use it as a starting point for deeper Bible study. The door has been opened, let's invite them in. It is always important to remember that we can start where ever someone is in their Bible knowledge and teach them about Jesus.  Consider Philips interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch. And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. Acts 8:34,35 ESV

So today, let's let God work through His word. Let's not be an obstacle in the way of others seeking God. Let's invite others to study the WORD with us.

(C)  2013 Leo J. Woodman

Running the race

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV

Its that time of the year when you start to see postings for all the road races coming up through the year. There are 5 k’s, 10 k’s, marathons, triathlons and so on where many people gather to race for first place and the prize that comes with it.

You start to see more and more runners on the streets and trails as they train for the big events they have signed up for. They are all hoping to be the one that wins the race. But the truth of the matter is, only one can be the winner. Everyone else will fall in behind and some won’t even complete the race.

Paul is speaking of the spiritual race we as Christians are running. He wants his readers to have that single minded goal oriented focus that runners have. He wants them to be focused on the finish line and the prize that awaits the winner.

Of course we know for the winner, the prize is eternal life in heaven with our heavenly Father. What an incredible goal and prize to strive for. There is no greater reward for our efforts.

So today, let’s make up our minds to continue in this race, striving toward the finish line and our rest at the end of it. Let’s look forward with great anticipation to hear these words, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21 ESV

© 2013 Leo J. Woodman