Resolutions....

​The New Year is upon us.  As a result, many of us will likely make resolutions.  Webster defines resolution as being "marked by firm determination." In his book A Journey to Bethlehem, Jason Soroski offers the following definitions of a resolution:
 

• To the musician, a "resolution" is a harmony line moving from a dissonant tone (one that does not fit the melody) to a consonant tone (one that fits). Harmonies can dance and amaze us with varied complexities for a while, but they must eventually resolve.
• To the writer, a resolution is the end of a story, the final element of a twisting plot wrought with conflict, finally resolved to an ending where all is well.
• To the chemist, it is the separation of a chemical compound back into its constituents, or simplest parts.
• To the statesman, it is an expression of the determined will of an elected body.
• To the graphic artist, it is the sharpness of the pixel count on a screen, and the quality of the image produced.

By any definition, a Resolution is characterized by a return to simplicity, a focus on sharp definition and determination, broken down to its simplest, most harmonious parts. Without resolution, art, science, government, and life in general all fall into chaos. Without resolution, there is no foundation on which to stand.
What about applying resolution to our faith?  Hebrews 12:2 assists us, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning it shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”  Shall we resolve to focus with greater intensity on our relationship with Jesus in 2019?
 
Keep the faith,
 
Pastor Tony