Missing the Point; Quotes from AMG Bible Illustrations, Bible Illustrations Series (Chattanooga: AMG Publishers, 2000).

Missing the Point 

Orville and Wilbur Wright were excited. On December 17, 1903, they had finally succeeded in keeping their homemade airplane in the air for 59 seconds. Immediately they rushed a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio, telling of this great accomplishment. The telegram read, “First sustained flight today fifty-nine seconds. Hope to be home by Christmas.” Upon receiving the news the sister was so excited about the success that she rushed to the newspaper office and gave the telegram to the editor. The next morning the newspaper headline read, “Popular Local Bicycle Merchants To Be Home For Holidays.” One of the greatest stories of the twentieth century was missed because an editor missed the point. But who has not made the same mistake in reading the Scriptures? If one is too casual about it, he might learn some truth but miss that which is most important. For years Charles Hodge has been saying, “Familiar Scripture should be read more closely.” That advice is well worth heeding, but all Scripture should be read more closely to let the deep meaning sink into your heart. The Book of Revelation is probably the least understood book of the Bible. We have not been able to see the forest for the trees. We become so entangled with living creatures, seals, horsemen, dragons, numbers, marks and trumpets that we miss the point. Revelation is a book of imagination. It is built with symbols and vivid imagery. But behind it all is a great truth. God is ruling on His throne. He’s in control. And Christians do not have to worry in the midst of persecution and death. We have been given a vision of victory! Read the Bible. Read it carefully. And don’t miss the point.

AMG Bible Illustrations, Bible Illustrations Series (Chattanooga: AMG Publishers, 2000).

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