Wednesday
Carpenter Diem (Because Jesus Was a Carpenter and Is Now Preparing a Home for His People)
The resurrection of God the Son, Jesus Christ, is crucial to the Christian faith. In Luke 24:13-35, we read of the resurrected Savior walking the road to Emmaus. This specific geographical reference reminds us of the absolute accuracy of God’s Word in all areas. In verse 27, Jesus begins to teach from the Old Testament; He not only walked the talk but also talked the walk! This passage does not reveal the exact Scriptures Jesus employed to teach these journeying believers, but we do know that He fulfilled the entire Old Testament (Matthew 5:17,18). Fulfilled prophecy is one of the major reasons that we can be certain that our faith in Jesus is not misplaced. (I will be using this opening paragraph for each of the brief messages in this series. The following material will change daily.)
Ecclesiastes 12:1 is a specific exhortation to young people, but it, like all Scripture, has application in all of our lives. Of particular interest is the designation “thy Creator.”
That God is the Creator is basic Biblical teaching, beginning in Genesis 1:1; that God is “thy Creator” extends that truth to the individual level. The New Testament specifies that God the Son, Jesus Christ, was actively involved in Creation. John 1:3 is a powerful statement, for it is absolute. There is not one thing in Creation that Jesus did not make. Colossians 1:16 expands this point, telling us not only that “all things were created by Him” but also that all has been made “for Him.” Thus, our lives have both current and eternal meaning and purpose. The Creator Who has lovingly shaped us continues to shape us for Himself and for His grand and glorious designs. Let us worship this personal Creator.