I had lived in a land of supposed facts and figures - all that is sensible and surely, always practical.
And yet, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us . . . And there is nothing of our 21st century reason found in this GodWord being wrapped in body-raiment.
But, the facts and the figures felt far more safe then fables and fairy tales and what success can be found in fanciful, flighty fables. And yet, what is that other word that He has used? Oh, yes ~ parables! Parables. And fables. And yes, He did tell the story in such a way that many would shake their heads and cry out for, "More facts and figures! Oh, do speak of things that bring success we can quantify!" Our critical thinking skills and mastery of deductive reasoning does not permit us to hear the Word spoken of in a way that defies reason; and as He is the One Who embodies Defying Reason we simply can not speak His language. But, that Word wrapped in body-raiment would not heed their need for facts and figures and He would decidedly do as His Father had said. And His vernacular of choice would voice far more of a fanciful kingdom, then facts and figures.
And the world would be confounded by Him. By Him, Who chose to wrap majesty and might in the muddled mess we deem as flesh.
And yet I do know - He speaks to me in a language of love that likens to fairy tales of old.
I also know what those around me do say - fairy tales and fables are for children. Fact and figures are for the mature.
And it is so true - I see their eyes and hear their laughter, I grapple to answer their questions as we wander our way through the lovely tales of fairies and we face our fears amongst the goblins and feel the flame of the fiery dragon. It is true. I see it in their eyes. Fairy tales and fanciful kingdoms are for children.
Thank you Jesus You said something of, "Come unto Me as children," and, "Suffer not the little ones . . . "
And that is how it was said and that is as You demand it. Faith of the littles, who dream of Knight in White and the might of His steed and the splendor of the His kingdom in the sky. Faith of a child.
Facts and figures and the world tell me to take my head out of the clouds and yet, time and time again I do know, I do testify - it is with head in the clouds that I do see this Word wrapped in flesh again and again.
For facts and figures have never led me to the Truth.
But, into the fairy tales I have followed my Father and found that He is faithful and true.
It is sad to say and very hard to hear but in our world built on practical and sensible, with all that is efficient and proven! We leave little to no room for the Father to show faithful.
Maybe if you struggle to see the mystical majesty of the Word wrapped in flesh - maybe it is because of an existence founded on facts and figures, fueled by the world's system of thought.
Dare I offer a day or even an hour amongst the fairies and see if you can't find you Savior Knight on gallant steed, speeding with all His might to rescue thee.
And yet, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us . . . And there is nothing of our 21st century reason found in this GodWord being wrapped in body-raiment.
But, the facts and the figures felt far more safe then fables and fairy tales and what success can be found in fanciful, flighty fables. And yet, what is that other word that He has used? Oh, yes ~ parables! Parables. And fables. And yes, He did tell the story in such a way that many would shake their heads and cry out for, "More facts and figures! Oh, do speak of things that bring success we can quantify!" Our critical thinking skills and mastery of deductive reasoning does not permit us to hear the Word spoken of in a way that defies reason; and as He is the One Who embodies Defying Reason we simply can not speak His language. But, that Word wrapped in body-raiment would not heed their need for facts and figures and He would decidedly do as His Father had said. And His vernacular of choice would voice far more of a fanciful kingdom, then facts and figures.
And the world would be confounded by Him. By Him, Who chose to wrap majesty and might in the muddled mess we deem as flesh.
And yet I do know - He speaks to me in a language of love that likens to fairy tales of old.
I also know what those around me do say - fairy tales and fables are for children. Fact and figures are for the mature.
And it is so true - I see their eyes and hear their laughter, I grapple to answer their questions as we wander our way through the lovely tales of fairies and we face our fears amongst the goblins and feel the flame of the fiery dragon. It is true. I see it in their eyes. Fairy tales and fanciful kingdoms are for children.
Thank you Jesus You said something of, "Come unto Me as children," and, "Suffer not the little ones . . . "
And that is how it was said and that is as You demand it. Faith of the littles, who dream of Knight in White and the might of His steed and the splendor of the His kingdom in the sky. Faith of a child.
Facts and figures and the world tell me to take my head out of the clouds and yet, time and time again I do know, I do testify - it is with head in the clouds that I do see this Word wrapped in flesh again and again.
For facts and figures have never led me to the Truth.
But, into the fairy tales I have followed my Father and found that He is faithful and true.
It is sad to say and very hard to hear but in our world built on practical and sensible, with all that is efficient and proven! We leave little to no room for the Father to show faithful.
Maybe if you struggle to see the mystical majesty of the Word wrapped in flesh - maybe it is because of an existence founded on facts and figures, fueled by the world's system of thought.
Dare I offer a day or even an hour amongst the fairies and see if you can't find you Savior Knight on gallant steed, speeding with all His might to rescue thee.
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