Date: February 9, 2010 8:31 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Crossing Bridges
Crossing Bridges
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.” (1 Timothy 2:5)
Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
The I-35W bridge that crossed the Mississippi River in Minneapolis came crashing down on August 1, 2007, dropping some cars 65 feet. Many plunged into the river. Others were crushed under concrete and steel.
What happened in Minneapolis must have caused millions of drivers throughout the world to question the safety of the bridges they cross. I wonder how many drivers feel queasy when they drive onto a bridge, then breathe a sigh of relief when they complete the crossing.
In his first letter to Timothy the apostle Paul identified a “bridge” that merits our utmost confidence. It spans the distance between God and us, and it will never deteriorate, crumble, or collapse. Jesus is the bridge. He said, “I am the way....No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). If we want to enjoy a friendly relationship with God and enter heaven someday, we must trust Jesus to connect us to God.
Insight: On the cross, Jesus’ arms were stretched in opposite directions. It seems He was reaching out to us and to God, bridging the distance between us.
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