We live in a world chockfull of news headlines that are
marked with violence, tragedy and suffering. We have become so accustomed to this type of
daily happenings, both here and abroad, that unfortunately it ends up creating
an affect called, Desensitization.
Now, I’m not a psychologist, nor do I play one on TV, but
simply put; Desensitization is a diminished emotional response. Sadly, I think it’s safe to say, for a lot of
us this is what’s happening when we watch the news.
However, I want to point out an even more tragic finding of
Desensitization. Let me ask this: What
about the Word of God? If you have been
a Christian for a length of time, does God’s Word still move you? Does it stir up feelings of awe and wonder or
has it become something more along the lines of dry and flat?
Take for example one of the most well known Bible verses. John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He
gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting life.”
Now be honest with yourself. When you read that, does it strike a chord in
your heart or has it become so familiar you’ve become a bit desensitized to it?
I confess, I have found myself glossing over that verse instead of stopping and
taking time to meditate on the incredible statement that it is!
If you are a parent, you would most likely give up your life
in order to save the life of your child. But would you be willing to give up the life
of your child in order to save the life of someone who, frankly, could care
less for you let alone your beloved child? Who in fact may never even accept the
incredible sacrifice you made? God did.
We will never in our lifetime be able to plumb the depths of
God’s love or His Word. However, that does not mean that we should settle for
what we think we already know. Fan the
flame of your heart for the beauty of God’s Word!
Oh, the depth of riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How
unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
Romans 11:33
Dina Pugh
