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2/5/2019 0 Comments The Importance of Writing
You've wanted to start writing. But, life gets too busy. Are your words really that important to be recorded? Take another look at what God says. Keep Reading...
1 John 1:1-4 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched–this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. As the Apostle John looked back on his life, he had a wealth of principles and lessons to draw from. From fishing to discipleship to church planting, John could have passed on volumes of wise words to the early Christian community. Yet his writing was very simple and had a specific focus. At the start of his first epistle, John tells us the point of his writing and why it is so important. The Point “That which we have heard, seen, looked at, touched - this we proclaim….” John’s point was clear. Though he could wax eloquent on many principles, he centered his writing on a person - Jesus Christ. And his writing was not a third person account. He wrote about his interactions with Jesus on a very personal basis. What can we learn from this? Does all good writing need to be about Jesus? Not exactly. But an author or journalist that has not had a first-hand experience with Jesus will be muted in creativity and held back from maximizing true potential. A writer produces work out of his or her personal walk and outlook. Though a writer can hide behind a pen name or other-worldly literature, the character of the writer will always come through. So too, the character of a writer who has met Jesus will produce work that has been touched by the divine. As a side note - it seems that true stories from a writer's personal experience draws a crowd. Readers desire authenticity - something that relates to their real world. Sure, everyone loves a good piece of fiction or fantasy. But, journalism that covers real issues in our world is read and re-read on mobile phones around the world. The Importance "We write this to make our joy complete." When God's stories in our day go unnoticed, joy is diminished. When his revelations to men and women living in this age goes unwritten, something is lost. It is when observations, experiences and God-moments in our lives are recorded, that is when truth gets solidified. It is interesting that Jesus is called the Word (John 1:1). This Word did not remain on a page. The Word is a person - Jesus Christ. But, Jesus chose to have his revelations to mankind recorded on pages (stones, papyrus, scrolls, paper, digital media). He did not leave us with a voice from heaven. But, he gave us writings - the Bible - to solidify his truth in our lives. When truth is written, the circle is complete. But, more than that - joy is complete. For truth-filled writing is prompted by the joy of testimony. And this same writing ensures that the joy will be remembered. Writing is never to be a lifeless, monotonous affair. It is to be full of life and incredible joy. Writing has the potential to seal in the joy of God's revelation. How grateful are we for the Holy Spirit who prompted John, Luke and Paul (among many others) to pass on the joy of God in their writings? We can be a part of this line of writers who make the joy of revelation complete. So, start writing. Keep writing. Your recorded words of God's revelation to you as you observe and experience his wonderful world is of utmost importance. You are passing on his truth and joy to future generations.
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