I was just reading in the King James Bible.
I generally don't read the thee's and thou's version,
but I was struck with a sense of holiness
when I was reading that version this morning.
Psalm 18:30 in the King James says:
As for God, His way is perfect:
the word of the LORD is tried:
He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
We don't use the word buckler much.
A buckler was up to 4 feet and covered the entire body.
I love when a new word paints a new picture.
God, You are my Buckler!
Your way is perfect and I trust You.
Your way is perfect and I trust You.
Sometimes we need to "say it in English"--
The Message spins it into the familiar:
What a God!
His road stretches straight and smooth.
Every God-direction is road-tested.
Everyone who runs toward Him makes it.
Sometimes we need to hear it that way.
But sometimes words need to
evoke more than meaning.
evoke more than meaning.
They need to convey holiness
and truth at a deep level.
and truth at a deep level.
The depth of the universe
is contained in His Word.
It is holy.
is contained in His Word.
It is holy.
I am so grateful for His gift of language,
alive and always creating.
Thank You, Lord, for Your creative
active presence in our world.
active presence in our world.
"And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us."
and dwelt among us."
You dwell with us still.
Make me a dwelling place
that Your words can continue to go forth,
creating life and light wherever they go.
"The true Light that lighteth every man."
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