I have been thinking about and researching the idea of the "value of individual stories". The Bible tells us that we overcome the enemy by the "blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony." The crux of that truth is that God gets involved in our story. He steps right into the middle of our struggle and our conflict and changes everything. In this, there is a power that comes by way of proclamation and overcomes even the very forces of hell. Our story with God becomes a weapon that He uses to set the stage for others to be free. All this is only made possible by the ultimate completed story, the Son of God and His death and resurrection. This ancient truth has modern day implication that may surprise you.
Steven Spielberg said "People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don't have a middle or an end any more. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning." I think that this director extraordinaire make a good point. Real life and good stories for that matter should have progression. A trend has developed in that most people seem to want to avoid conflict of any kind, and the real process of life has plummeted in value. When we avoid struggle and serve selfish wants, it does not make for an interesting story. Movie producers would reject that narrative and writers would not consider it worth their time. Simply put, the life without conflict is boring on screen, in print and in reality.
The Bible is full of stories. I love the fact that the Scripture is so raw and real when it relays the life of a character. David was seen as the ultimate worshiper and warrior and yet his failure is unveiled without restraint. His struggles and his victories are seen and the time-line speaks of the grueling nature of life. That is just one story and in the Scripture there are hundreds. This is the way the Holy Spirit chose to inspire truth in its authors. It is no wonder that Jesus uses stories so often in His own teachings. Stories are the language of life and they are truly the language of the soul.
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