Guest post by Jessica Thompson, co-author of Give Them Grace
When I say the word “theology” what scary picture rushes into your
mind? A thin man with a long white beard, and a monotone voice droning
on and on about words you can’t understand? Or a group of people arguing
seemingly about nothing but semantics? Or a book that you know you
probably should read, but every attempt results in narcolepsy?
Let me paint a different picture for you: A woman sitting at the feet
of her Rescuer, discovering the greatest love of her life; His likes
and dislikes; pushing herself into who He is, relishing every aspect of
His beautiful, amazing character. This, my sisters, is what theology is.
Theology contemplates God, discovers the God you have pledged yourself
to. As women, we study and want intimate knowledge of those we love, of
those we are in relationship with. Why would we shy away from or snub
knowing the One that knows us most fully?
Theology isn’t just a scary word. Theology, knowing God, is what will
keep you when the trials come. If you have a false idea about God, you
won’t be able to understand why He would allow suffering or hurt to come
into your life.
Here’s an example where I was sustained by the theology I had already
learned: When my oldest son was 7, he was admitted into Children’s
Hospital for a very high fever and a strange lump on his neck. He looked
like he had pushed an orange through his ear and it was lodged inside
the side of his throat. We spent days and nights with doctors running
tests and trying to figure out what was happening to my sweet baby. The
only hope I had during that time of uncertainty, was that I knew my God.
I knew He was loving, and powerful, and sovereign. I knew that He
wouldn’t allow anything to come into my life unless it was for my
family’s good and for His glory. I didn’t know how my circumstances
would work out, I didn’t know if my son would be okay, but I was
absolutely positive about the character of my God. Keep Reading >>>
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