Culture Intersects Truth
Time lines of history buzz through my brain colliding with present day experiences that bring biblical truth to life. As our incredible opportunity of walking on a two week journey following the footsteps of the apostle Paul is coming to its conclusion, my heart is filled with a new passion for examining how Biblical truth intersects with our present day culture. We have witnessed two cultures full of colorful people who have had a rich heritage throughout the centuries. We have learned how the God of the bible has made Himself know to these people groups and how the movement of the early church was spread through Asia Minor ( modern day Turkey) and Greece during the first century. This was in large part a result of the obedience of the apostle Paul and his zeal for spreading the gospel.
Early cave church from 4th century AD in Eastern Turkey
How am I going to take what I have learned home with me to be an influencer for truth? How can I help shape the culture that is moving so rapidly away from a Christian worldview?
I will be pondering these questions as I summarize my notes and reflect on my new knowledge and experiences. But for tonight, as I fall asleep and begin my journey back to the reality of real life at home, I will always remember this trip as a pivotal experience that strengthened my faith walk…….more lessons to come!
How can you be a messenger of truth in your circle of influence? How is God revealing himself to you in your culture today?
Love your question – already has me contemplating how I live my life – got some work to do! Thanks for the challenge!
Thank you, Kerry, for sharing your thoughts and questions with us. We all should think about life more deeply, and yet the dailyness of it gets in the way!
It is a privilege and a great responsibility to be an “influencer for truth”. You are doing that merely by asking the question.