JIGSAW Apologists

A compelling story shared can give us hope, and/or inspire us.  But over time doubts may creep in and we ponder is this story truth or a fable? This will require some investigative work to bolster our faith. And the most compelling story we can ever investigate is to know God and trust in His love.

Every year my wife and I like to assemble a 500 or maybe 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle.  We start by turning all the pieces face up, then locating and assembling the edge pieces.  Next we group pieces by colors, patterns, and shapes.

​This is not an exact jigsaw puzzle science but it is how we roll. ​

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After many hours/days and snacks we have the satisfaction of the fully assembled picture that looks just like the one on the puzzle box. 
(hopefully with no missing pieces)

​So back to the 'God puzzle' of Biblical proportions. We cannot comprehend God fully with a compelling Sunday sermon all by itself. This puzzle of God will take a lifetime of prayer and study, but is  so worth it.

This puzzle for mankind starts in Genesis 1:1 .. In the beginning God created,,  and ends in the prophetic book of Revelation.

In between we find the story of God's love and providence including..

• God blessing and leading obedient (but flawed) men of faith like Adam, Noah, Job, Abraham, Moses, David, and many more.
• prophetic words like in Isaiah 53 foretold the coming Messiah 700 years before Jesus is born.
• The Gospels share Jesus life on Earth. Jesus lived, died, and rose again for our salvation as the prophets foretold. 
• The book of Acts share stories of the early church.
• This is followed by the teachings to the church by Paul, James, Peter, and John all leading to Revelation.
• In Revelation the end times are prophesied including the promise of Heaven for all who love and are obedient to God. 

ALL THIS is and more are a part of God's Plan and the  most worthy puzzle to assemble.

But Puzzler beware: Just like with a jigsaw puzzle while learning about God we will find pieces that seem out of place, and even swear there must be missing pieces. But in time we better understand His mysteries and find everything is where it should be. 

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Also note, God designed this puzzle we did not. Isaiah 55:8-9  designing this puzzle is above our pay grade.

So if you like jigsaw puzzles or not, I would encourage everyone to take serious this puzzle of knowing better our amazing God, the creator of this world who loves each of us. Do not be distracted by the other puzzles and distractions of this world.

What greater pursuit is there? And know.. you will not be bored.

Jigsaw blessings,

Jeff (often a puzzled look on his face) Larson

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