The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God stands forever.
(Isaiah 40:8 NIV)
Trees are ever changing their outward appearance season after season. Tiny buds to full, verdant foliage, to multi-colored leaves that drop to the ground, to bare branches; each version of a tree gives me something to appreciate. The hope of new life in the spring, the shade of summer, the rich palette of autumn and the stark, clear view of the winter sky. When I embrace the offering of each season in perspective, I am refreshed.
Trees also remind me that summer does not last forever; seasons fade, but the Word of the Lord remains constant.
Pam Farrel encourages us to change it up with our Bible versions:
Sometimes when we read and reread passages, they become such familiar territory that we don’t see the word afresh. But God’s Word is alive! We need to find ways to heart hear the words of Scripture as if we were reading them for the first time.
One way to do this is to read a different translation or to read a variety of translations to gain a different perspective on the same passage.
©Pam Farrel from 30 Ways to Wake Up Your Quiet Time (IVP). For more devotional books by Pam www.Love-wise.com
With biblegateway.com comparing translations has become so much easier. Here are some samples of a favorite verse about rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
(NASB)
Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
(GOD’S WORD Translation)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(KJV)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
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