This reflection, titled “Riddle Me This,” emerged during a period of contemplation as I prepared to share the gospel with Muslim refugees in Germany. The complexities of culture and its potential impact on our efforts weighed heavily on my mind. As I sat pondering these philosophical questions, the following riddle took shape.
As I solicit your prayers for God to be glorified during our eight-day trip, I leave you with these thoughts:
Riddle Me This:
A vision without life is a dream A dream with life is a memory A fulfilling memory is purpose Having purpose is fulfilling A purpose fulfilled in Christ Is obedience to the Father The Father known as Yahweh Is the God above all others The Word is an expression of thought The thoughts come through Scripture The Scriptures tell us about Christ Christ is the Word There is no way to the Father Without his only Son There is no way to know the Son Without the heavenly Father The Helper is available To lead us as our guide The Guide with Father and Son Are the Godhead, three in One To decipher this riddle is the Word The Word is given by God God will make things known If what is known is read and heard!
May God bless you and keep you in his care my dear friends until we reunite in a few weeks. Keep the streets safe, make your homes a place of refuge, and your relationships refreshing!
You breathe life into me. I simply hope I can do the same for you!
-Jim
Eternal Pursuit is a worthwhile endeavor. Remember the hand that rocks the cradle.