The Weight Of The Word

Rev. Jim McNair - 8/4/2024 10:00 AM

The weight of words and messages can profoundly impact our lives and spiritual journey. We're reminded of how a simple Broadway song from 'South Pacific' taught a powerful lesson about racism, demonstrating that prejudice is learned, not innate. This insight invites us to consider how the words of Scripture, when truly heard and internalized, can transform our hearts and minds. Just as the lyrics 'You've got to be carefully taught' opened eyes to the absurdity of racism, we're challenged to let God's Word penetrate our souls, moving beyond mere listening to deep understanding and life change. The message urges us to be receptive to the Holy Spirit's work, allowing familiar scriptures to suddenly resonate with new, life-altering meaning.

Scripture:

  • First Reading: 2 Samuel 11: 26 – 12: 12
  • Second Reading: John 6: 24 - 35
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This Week's Reading Plan

Day: Reading:
Monday Hebrews 4:12-13
Tuesday Galatians 3:26-28
Wednesday Romans 10:9-13
Thursday 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Friday 2 Timothy 2:20-21

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