The Bible is full of characters and their stories. Many of these stories are well-known, like Noah and the ark or David and Goliath. We know quite a bit about Abraham, Moses, Mary and Paul. Of course, we also know Jesus as the central character of the Gospel story. This diary will help us get to know a Bible character who is only mentioned briefly, and perhaps will help us get to know ourselves as well... Read Full Introduction
This Week’s Diary Entry:
I am feeling rather reflective today. Looking back over my life, I think about all the plans I made as a youngster, my childhood dreams, and what I wanted to be. I suppose it’s good to have hopes and dreams, even though things seldom go as we hope they will. My past is full of mistakes and things I am ashamed of. I boasted about what I was going to do and about how great I was going to be. I acted like a fool, embarrassed my family, and did things that hurt people (and myself). I remember that day going into the City, and how conceited I was in thinking the crowds were cheering for me. I recall the pain of realizing it wasn’t all about me, how angry I was at myself, and how I directed that anger at those around me – especially my family. There was the horror, anguish and despair that I felt when I realized the role I played in killing Jesus, followed by the elation of finding out that He rose from the dead. I vividly recall the relief when Jesus smiled at me and I knew that all was forgiven, and the joy of starting to live for Him. My Pentecost experience transformed my life, and it has been a pleasure to live for God ever since. I’ve had ups and downs, success and setbacks. I’ve done a few things right and made many mistakes. I have witnessed more miracles than I can tell, and yet I still have times where I wonder how I will make it through. Despite heartache and pain, joy and sorrow, defeat and victory, I know one thing for certain. In Jesus my life has purpose, and I am thrilled to be a donkey carrying Jesus!
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