I’ve experienced a lot of deconstruction in wrong thinking as I’ve been studying the Complete Jewish Bible translation, based on original language.
So many things are becoming clearer now. And yet, many things are becoming more unclear or difficult.
I won’t share what scripture I’m referring to right now because I’m not seeking man’s interpretation of it. And please, don’t get distracted by that now.
I’ve discovered that often commentaries are man’s attempt at explaining away a hard saying of Adonia. I don’t like when we try to explain things away or pacify our need for comfort or understanding.
His word seems pretty clear in the text I’m currently studying…”ALL,” including the “righteous” (original language). The original language says, “…including the righteous…” The watered down, translated versions simply say, “all.” Either way, neither can easily be misunderstood to mean anything other than just what they say. And yet, man attempts to explain the obvious away.
So, now I shall go on yet another journey with Abba, seeking his truth, whether or not I understand it or I am comfortable with it.
It is in these moments of tension I feel the most intimate with him. When many others attempt to pacify or explain away hard things, this is where I choose to press in and seek to know his truth above man’s comfort and weakness.
My quest now, is to find out why are “all” and “righteous,” included in this harsh judgment?
What does Abba mean by this?
What is his heart behind it?
How is he drawing me into deeper intimacy with him in this harsh judgment.
Am I seeking to feel good about what he says, or am I seeking to know him more and be conformed into his likeness and will?
Am I ok with not knowing the answer? Do I still trust him? Will I just give up, or seek more diligently?
I can’t imagine how seeking him more diligently could not end up in deeper intimacy?
Scripture highlighted below is not the scripture I referenced. The scripture below supports/affirms what I’m saying and it fills my heart with so much encouragement and joy!
I really needed this word today. Wow! SEE! When we seek truth and we are open to that truth, regardless of how uncomfortable parts of it may be, he gives us the gift of his tender love, just as a Father does!
Some people gnarl at the fact that I’m open to seeking truth in all places. I’m realistic enough to know, I don’t know it all! I’m not afraid to actually seek HIS truth! Not what man thinks is his truth. And I’m certain he’s not afraid of my seeking, my questions, my challenges, or my lack of understanding. As long as I keep seeking HIM….HE shows up!
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