Building Bridges

The new Elm Bridge and the whole Hoe Valley building scheme are a great achievement. I know there was a lot of disruption, and a big cost, but the finished result looks great,  the bridge is wider, so the traffic flows more smoothly, and the ground works will very effectively deal with potential floods in that part of Woking. Historically, those who built bridges were able to make trade possible, and brought separated communities together. Many of the world's major cities are at places where bridges could be built, across rivers and other expanses of water.

In order to build a bridge, there must be good connections on both sides.

The New Testament presents Jesus as the perfect bridge between our creator God and created humanity. In the Old Testament, the High Priest was that bridge between humans and God. 'Since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.  This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.' (Hebrews 4.14-15)

Knowing that Jesus shared our humanity, so that he understands us, means we can have confidence in Him. He is our bridge into the very presence of God. 'So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4.16)

Knowing that God is gracious and merciful will give us encouragement to speak openly and frequently to Him. That will change how we live today.

Best wishes,

Richard