牧者心聲  Pastor's Message

01/17/2010   Fog


Hebrews 4:12 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.


      Wow. On my drive in to church last Sunday, there sure was a lot of fog! Now, I've been on the Bay Bridge before when almost the entire span was engulfed in thick white cloud. But never have I seen it to the level where most of my entire drive is fog. From the driveway of my home, to almost the entire length of the Caldecott Tunnel ― even parts of Oakland ― were enveloped under a blanket of fog. That was a first for me.


      But even though our vision is impaired, our movement is not hampered. We simply have to drive with caution. Though I wonder, how many people might be afraid of driving into thick fog? As we all know it is just water vapor. On the other hand, I ponder how many (knowing that fog is simply water vapor) have simply driven speedily and recklessly through fog, because they know layout of the road? There might be a car or an accident ahead that they are unable to avoid.


      In any and all types of situations, there is someone we can trust in. Someone who is all powerful. He is also invisible (most of the time), especially in the low traveling clouds. Yet not only can he penetrate fog, he can penetrate the body. Even more, he can divide those things that cannot be physically experienced. These are our thoughts and even the attitudes of our heart!


      The word of God is not a force to be reckoned with. The Holy Spirit is not fathomable and does not obey the laws of physics. So when we trust in Christ, all things are possible. I also put my trust in the Lord. So last Sunday, as I drove, I proceeded with caution. In addition, I put my trust in Him and gave an extra prayer to Jesus to keep me safe as I drove.




      Brother Benjamin Chung