What does this mean for us? Well, the message can still be shared as we show the world that Christ is alive and God is love. Advent is all about sharing God with the world, just as God shared, and gave his one and only Son (John 3:16). But where do we turn for the “how to” on all of this? Again, the written record of God’s love, the Bible.
For those of us who do have the Bible in our language, we have the blessing of many versions to help us understand. Take Psalm 25:14, for example. Look at these versions;
- NASV: The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant.
- RSV: The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
- NIV: The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
- NLT: The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
Remember, during this Advent Season, you have a very special friend. One who will share with you the most intimate secrets, reveal that which is most important. One who will share confidential issues and trust you to do what is right. That special friend is God whose gift to you can never be topped. That gift is the gift of salvation through His Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.
SEE YA IN CHURCH!
JIM NOGGLE
