Jesus Christ built a bridge with just three nails, two pieces of wood, and a rugged cross, reconciling the world to God. Unlike man-made bridges, His is eternal, reliable, and connects us directly to the Father.
Neak Loung Bridge in Cambodia, also called the Tsubasa (“Wing”) Bridge, spans over 2 km and connects Kandal province to Neak Loeung in Prey Veng. Before its construction, people relied on ferries, facing long waits and slow travel. Today, the bridge accelerates commerce and unity, demonstrating how a well-placed connection transforms communities. Similarly, Christ’s bridge connects us spiritually, offering life, hope, and reconciliation (Rom. 6:4-6; John 6:63; Heb. 11:1).
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the invisible bridge across storms and trials. Just as Peter stepped onto the water trusting Jesus’ word, believers must rely on God’s promises even when circumstances are threatening. Words too can build or destroy bridges—Jesus, the Word made flesh, built the ultimate bridge for humanity. Earthly bridges, whether political, social, or personal, often falter without wisdom, sincerity, or God’s guidance. The 2016 U.S. presidential election illustrates this: political divisions and rhetoric may create walls or shaky bridges, but true unity depends on moral and spiritual principles.
Bridges also exist in human relationships. Proverbs warns that a brother’s story may be misleading (Prov. 18:17) and that gossip and resentment break bonds (Prov. 16:28). Forgiveness and reconciliation rebuild them. Jesus’ teaching emphasizes this: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault” (Matt. 18:15). A story illustrates this well: two brothers, once enemies, built a bridge over a valley one had dug to separate them. On the bridge, they reconciled—showing that bridges can restore unity where walls once stood.
Ultimately, every true bridge points to Christ. He invites us to cross into forgiveness, reconciliation, and love. Just as nations, communities, and families benefit from bridges built with care, believers are called to construct bridges through words, actions, and the Gospel. Let us be diligent in this work, ensuring no bridge is left uncrossed and no opportunity for reconciliation ignored.
