“But don’t let it faze you. Stick with what you learned and believed, sure of the integrity of your teachers—why, you took in the sacred Scriptures with your mother’s milk! There’s nothing like the written Word of God for showing you the way to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Let’s call today Sacred Sunday and let’s examine what sacred means. Mirriam-Webster defines sacred as; 1) dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity 2) entitled to reverence or respect 3) of or relating to religion 4) highly valued and important.

Depending on our background, today’s photos are some examples of what we may consider sacred; the cross, marriage and the United States flag. Today I challenge you to consider the sacredness of scripture.

Scripture meets all the definitions of the word sacred. Scripture is our way to learn, grow, and spread the message of God. Scripture is our window into the beginning of our Christian heritage. Scripture gives us stories of hope to guide our steps.

This Sacred Sunday, intently listen to the scripture shared in worship. Allow God to breath love, hope, and understanding into you as you listen. Allow the scripture to set the tone for your day and guide your week. Thank Your Creator for scripture and acknowledge it’s sacredness.

In closing, take some time to meditate on the scripture shared above. Ponder the ways God has guided you over the years with Scripture. Or perhaps you are new to the Christian faith. How has scripture opened your eyes to the love of Christ? Allow God to use the scripture you read or hear today to mold and shape you into a vessel of the Holy Spirit.