From the desk of pastor Ben

His Son is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact likeness of God’s being. He holds everything together through his powerful words.
                            (Hebrews 1:3) GW

When my daughter was very young, it seemed like she had her own language. She would rattle off these confusing, run-on sentences that my wife and I could not understand. We had no clue what she was trying to say. We could not figure out her “language,” but her older brother could. Anytime we wanted to know what she was trying to say, we would just call her brother and he would interpret for us. Somehow, he always knew what she was saying.
But one day, when she was a little over 2 years old, she came through loud and clear. I walked into the room to find her nibbling on a chocolate Easter bunny. As I took it away from her, I reminded her that her mom had told her not to eat any more candy until after supper. She spoke 5 words to me that I totally understood. With a sneer on her face, she said, “DON’T TOUCH MY CHOCOLATE BUNNY!”
Often, a few carefully chosen words can convey the clearest message. The Word of God is so powerful that even the shortest phrase can hold a world of meaning. When I’m lonely, I remember Jesus’ promise:“I am with you always”(Matthew 28:20).
If I’m worried, I imagine Him saying, “Let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1). When I’m facing a tough or confusing decision, I can pray, “Not my will, but yours” (Luke 22:42). When I’m becoming complacent about spiritual matters, I need His reminder — “Abide in me” (John 15:4).
I admire people who can memorize whole passages or chapters of Scripture; I wish I were better at it. But I’m grateful for these stripped-down messages that mean so much to me at just the right time. Hebrews says that Jesus holds everything together through His powerful words. On some days, just a few of His words are enough to hold me together.
Faith Step:     Think of brief Bible verses or phrases that are especially meaningful to you. Which one do you need to hear Jesus speaking to you today?