Writing seems to be a universal human characteristic. We all want to leave a legacy of some sort, even if on a daily basis we text message someone or write e-mails (or blogs). Writing for a living has always been risky business, but that doesn't stop 200,000 American people per year from publishing books.
Archeologists are always in search of ancient writings even if they cannot decipher the texts. Just think how we are still intrigued by the Dead Sea Scrolls or the Rosetta Stone. The basic questions are: Who were these people who left writings on rocks ten thousand years ago? What were their daily lives like, and what made them tick? How are we like them and what can we learn?
Even if we cannot read such obscure writings, we have a great resource of ancient writings in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments - the Holy Bible. These writings are so important to the human race that they have been preserved and translated through the years. Even now, translators are working to put these words into the languages of those who have never heard the Gospel. We can only presume that God has God's hand in this. Some things are too important to lose. The themes are eternal. For example, here is part of our Psalm appointed for today's Morning Prayer:
Hallelujah!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his mercy endures for ever.
Who can declare the mighty acts of the Lord
or show forth all his praise?
Happy are those who act with justice
and always do what is right!
Remember me, O Lord,
with the favor you have for your people
and visit me with your saving help;
that I may see the prosperity of your elect
and be glad with the gladness of your people,
that I may glory with your inheritance.
[Psalm 106:1-5]
In peace,
Linda+
The Rev. Linda McCloud
Vicar, Holy Cross Church Episcopal
Billings, MT
www.holycrosschurchbillings.org
406-208-7314
Photos: Petroglyph Beach
Wrangell, Alaska, June 2008
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