Fifty years ago Simon and Garfunkel recorded the popular song, “Bridge Over Trouble Waters.” Its gentle words encourage us to be a helpful connection for troubled people. The chorus line went: “Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down.” One of its verses said, “When you’re down and out, feeling low, I’m by your side, I will comfort you.” It was good sentiment, urging people to lend a helping hand to the troubled.
Part of what made that song a success was its contrast to the pained songs of war protesters or the angst-ridden screeches of drug culture music. A “Bridge Over Trouble Waters” is still a wonderful concept for times like these. There many troubled waters we, our children and our friends must navigate these days.
It’s comforting to know this is why Jesus came to earth, to be the connection between us and God. He is the One who shows sinners to way to the Almighty Maker of heaven and earth. He is the bridge between us wayward children and our eternal loving Parent, the One who created us, cares for us and welcomes us home.
1 Timothy 2:56 tells us, “There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and people, the man Christ Jesus.” He is God’s Bridge over life’s troubled waters we can walk all the days of our lives. Through Him we can live joyfully and purposefully now, and cross over into eternity when He calls us home.
Thank You, Jesus, for being our Eternal Bridge.
Rev. Bob Tasler, www.bobtasler.com
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