God Provides The Documentation - Ruminating in the Word of God

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and
majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him today and what came to my heart and mind in Genesis 10:1,

"This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah's sons, who
themselves had sons after the flood."

Some may find this chapter somewhat tedious to read if they were
honest about it. It contains the genealogy of the sons of Noah. I have
to admit when I first began reading the Scriptures I found passages
such as this at times that way and sometimes still do.

However, I have learned to greatly appreciate these types of passages
where peoples, places, borders, etc. are documented. I have come to
learn that it is precisely these passages that bring home the reality
that what Scripture has to say, it speaks of what God has done in time
and space. These accounts literally took place and the Scriptures
often provide attending documentation. The Scriptures are not merely a
collection of "folk tales" or fables with moral content or simply a
rich treasure of literary value. Unfortunately, many theologians,
academics, commentators, leaders of denominations, seminaries and
church organizations have opted for such a devalued perspective of the
nature of Scripture. It kind of makes you wonder why they decided on
their field in the first place.

I am reminded of Paul's words to the church in Thessalonica, "And we
also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God,
which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but
as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who
believe." 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Since Scripture is the word of God, I
accept it on face value as truth: true in every aspect. When it speaks
of peoples not yet uncovered by archaeologists, I know their work has
plenty of opportunities left. When the Scriptures speak of events that
took place I know they happened. When the Scriptures speak of miracles
and fulfilled prophecy I stand in awe because I know these things took
place precisely as recorded in the pages of Scripture.

And to me, one of the fascinating things about Scripture is that it is
not bashful about documenting those events, peoples, places, borders,
etc. as it provides the accounts of what has taken place from God's
perspective. It seems to care less that it provides so much
opportunity for critics to attempt attacks on its truthfulness and
veracity. It simply lays it all out there just as it happened, even to
the point of often documenting these basic facts about genealogies,
peoples, places, borders, etc.

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to
hear from you!

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