Many years ago I attempted to share the gospel (good news of Christ) with my sister. She had begun attending a Bible Study, but when I brought up the subject of Jesus, her response was not wanting to go there because she just wanted to “keep it simple”. My thought was, “Well, it’s not that difficult”, but knowing we can’t be anyone’s Junior Holy Spirit, I kept it to myself. Some time later – on HER timetable and GOD’S – she “got it” and came to Christ. Thank you, Lord.
I was privileged to teach Bible Study for several decades – various types of studies. Each one referred to itself as “in-depth”, using numerous methods, study aids, workbooks, cross referencing, making lists and on and on the tools go which are utilized and favored. I’ve discovered – in spite of there being only ONE Bible – there are many versions, translations and interpretations.
The most important lesson I have learned is summed up in a poem written in the mid-1800s and later put to music:
Jesus loves me
This I know
For the Bible
Tells me so.
It may sound strange to say, but keeping it simple – ironically – has a lot to be said for it! 🙂
“How priceless is Your unfailing love, O God!” (Psalm 36:7)
Amen! Thank you Teri for the wonderful reminder…keep it simple!❤️
This was a refreshing devotional because it as simple. Thank you for sharing your insights with us. God bless you, Teri.
Amen! So simple, yet profound. Will be singing that song today. 🎶❤
Amen! Love you Aunt Teri! Real….and simple. Anne
Simplicity in an extremely complex setting!
Amen 🙂
Thanks for the reminder about trying to be a “Junior Holy Spirit”. It is all “In His Time”.
Maurcena would come to work and say that it was a KISS day. When asked what that meant, she’d reply:
Keep It Simple Stupid!
She is a character after all