Doors in the Mind

I took a little time out today, which is vital for me, and used it to ponder. I've been reading about the history of interpretation of Scripture and needed to take stock, before I got swamped by the ideas of others. My conclusions? Interpretation is meditation. Meaning is a route for the word to take root. God's power, God's Spirit, lies in the words rather than the meaning. Patterns reach the mind, stories reach the heart. To read is to worship. To worship is to wait on the Word. Meaning is like friction - it enables the words to get traction on our hearts. Interpretations vary because people vary, but the word of the Lord stands forever. At least that's where I'm at. At work, Christian groups have begun with the select few, who are an encouragement beyond expression. Pray for them.