March 24, 2014 It’s not something I do enough of - reading (other than scripture and sermon preparation). There is plenty written to choose from of what others have to say about God. There are new ideas to consider, other viewpoints to wrestle with and ponder over, and certainly the classics of theology from minds that are brilliant and have the time to expound on questions that have plagued Christians for centuries. There is a wealth of information and it is important to not waste time reading junk, but to be selective in who and what fills my brain and helps me to think.
Sometimes reading seems like a luxury, but it is also an important part of my calling. Reading helps expand my theology and thereby should help me at least ask others better questions to help them expand theirs.
Why do we need to ask questions? Because our understanding of God is far too narrow. We cannot ever fully understand the God who is great enough to create all and yet compassionate enough to love us unconditionally.
So today was what was known in seminary as a “reading day.” Let’s see what comes from it. Perhaps a sermon series? Or a new twist for a well-known gospel lesson? Or just a new question to consider in Bible study? Surely the words didn’t fall on deaf “eyes!”
Blessings.
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