Did Jesus Need a Ghostwriter?

My daughter, Denise, is a ghost writer. Because I like to write my own stuff and have my name on it I find it hard to understand how she finds satisfaction in ghost writing. I like to get credit for what I do.

So what is a ghost writer? Just that – a ghost; you never see her. She writes articles for people who have great ideas but can’t find the words to say them. Then she lets her client sign his name to it. I think you have to be humble to be a ghost writer; humble but smart.

I see my daughter and other ghost writers as very creative and flexible. She writes on various topics and for various audiences. She can adapt to her client’s style and express his unique viewpoint.

When I ask her if she doesn’t want her name on the pieces she writes she says, “I enjoy the challenge of writing in different voices, for different purposes.” And she does it well. You can check out her talents at her website http://cassidarink.com/about/

She writes to make other writers look good. She stays in the background and lets her client shine in her spot light. She promotes them like John the Baptist promoted Jesus. Jesus did not need someone to put His thoughts and ideas into words. He is omniscient. But John’s talk and work were all about Jesus with His signature.

John the Baptist was only a voice in the wilderness preparing the way for Jesus’ campaign. When it was time for Jesus to begin His ministry, John the Baptist faded into the background. He not only allowed but even encouraged some of his disciples to follow Jesus instead.

Our life also is not about us but about Him. We are to exalt Him. So what does that look like in my everyday life? I believe that in everything we do we reflect His worth and value. We express how great and glorious He is.
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“John replied, ‘God in heaven appoints each man’s work. My work is to prepare the way for that man so that everyone will go to him. You yourselves know how plainly I told you that I am not the Messiah. I am here to prepare the way for him – that is all. The crowds will naturally go to the main attraction – the bride will go where the bridegroom is! A bridegroom’s friends rejoice with him. I am the Bridegroom’s friend and I am filled with joy at his success. He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.’” John 3: 27 to 30 [The Living Bible]

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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.

Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.

Today read:
Judges 13:1-14:20
John 1:29-51
Psalm 102:1-28
Proverbs 14:15-16
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