Blogging Through the Gospels John 11

This morning John 11 spoke to my heart and soul. I was amazed at how Jesus was deeply moved in his spirit as Mary shared her anguish after the death of her brother. Jesus knew that he was about to raise Lazarus to life. Yet, he also knew that he would soon be led down the road of ridicule and rebuke---ending in complete separation from his father. I think that it was this fact and temptation that really shook Jesus up all the more. He truly was tempted like we are---only so much more. The weight of the universe was on his shoulders. And he trusted in the father for the duration of his life on earth.

Another thing that rose off the page for me was the fact that the high priest, though totally at odds with Jesus earthly ministry (which went against the grain of the Jewish traditions) actually prophesied Jesus death even though he could not, with uncleansed heart, appreciate the real application for the entire universe.

This reminds me that even when things seem to be dark and desperate, God is at work weaving those golden strands of redemption throughout the tapestry of our lives. I can lift up my head and rejoice in the night.

Blogging Through the Gospels

#Mom'sToolbox is a new and delightful blog I ran across last week. That's where I learned about blogging through the Bible. Through the Bible in 90 days doesn't begin for a few more days. So, I thought I'd test this blogging/twitter thing out via the current studies. John 11 is where I'm jumping on. Wheee!

No fuss Bible Reading plan

Last week I ran across a refreshing Bible reading plan. It is called Through the Bible in 90 days. What impressed me was the fact that there will be no creed to follow or predetermined set of beliefs to adhere to as we open up God's Word. To me this is a breath of fresh air in spirit because gone is the staleness of day old bread. It's like baking bread every day and tasting the freshly ground whole grain goodness. It brings to life the hope of God intervening in my life today. Not the same as he did yesterday or in the way he might tomorrow---but today. Just like in the Lord's prayer (from the scriptures). "Give us TODAY our daily bread." I recall that during the meal in the upper room just before Christ's Passionate display of Love for the entire universe---he mentioned his followers should assimilate his body.

So, I am excited to begin this process of dining daily on the Word of God alone. Not anything from man----other than the words the bible writers selected to use in their humanity. I like the idea of quickly reading through the whole Bible so as to get an overall big picture of the Spirit's leading through many men. A multitude of counselors as Solomon spoke of. I think there is wisdom in that.