Tying the Knot and Starting a New Beginning 2
Bible passage: Joshua 4:1-7
“1. When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, 2. "Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, 3. and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan from right where the priests stood and to carry them over with you and put them down at the place where you stay tonight." 4. So Joshua called together the twelve men he had appointed from the Israelites, one from each tribe, 5. and said to them, "Go over before the ark of the LORD your God into the middle of the Jordan. "
Bamboo is said to have periods where it temporarily stops its growth. In that period of stopped growth, it forms nodes, which prepares it for its next stage of growth.
Without tying knots due to impatience for quick growth, even a slightly strong wind can easily break it. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly tie knots so that it can stand firmly even when a typhoon blows. In life as well, tying knots well gives one the strength to endure any difficulties that may come. Just as bamboo grows taller through its nodes, the knots in life become stepping stones for greater growth.
Today's scripture provides a meaningful message to conclude the year well through tying knots and to advance anew into the new year.
