This Sunday I will be addressing two scriptures in a sermon entitled "Hidden Truths on the Rungs of a Ladder". They are: Genesis 28:10-16 and John 18:33-38.
The emphasis will be on TRUTH. Pilot asked the profound question to Jesus: "What is truth?" Jacob discovered the answer to this question in his dream. The ladder that stretched from earth to heaven, according to Genesis, was symbolic of a connection between Jacob and God: "I am with you....I will keep you wherever you go." Jacob needed this reassurance. It was a truth he could believe in.
Ladders have a way of helping us sort out the truths in our lives. We go up the rungs of the ladder, believing we know what is right and true. Ah, but we might miss it. For instance, the bottom rung on the ladder speaks to our experiences about life. The next rung represents the meanings we put on these experiences. In other words, we begin to tell ourselves a story. The next rung is where we draw conclusions. My story must be correct! And, then our hurt or happy feelings follow and we believe we are operating out of a truth, which in reality might be only a partial truth, or no truth at all.
I suspect the most fragile relationships are between two people who believe they know the truth about one another, only to find out later they missed one of the rungs on the ladder. Sunday we will speak to the importance of seeking the truth. We need it like we need food, water or air. Truth, in relationship to one another and in relationship to God, is life-giving. Just ask Jacob!
I look forward to seeing you Sunday.
David
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