Greetings as September draws to a close and fall begins,
today was wonderful at St. John’s. There was a good turn out as we continued
our study of Jeremiah and delved into the pain that Jeremiah felt as he
realized that the Israelites were going to fall through their own choice. The
image of Jeremiah stands in contrast to society where people often say “they
got what they deserved” when bad happens to someone.
In worship we looked at the “simple” statement that God
exists in us and in creation and through God's existence we are drawn to
reaction and emotion. We find ourselves driven to express that emotion when we
observe the inconsistencies of life as believers or as people who live in
community. God encourages us to be truthful about our emotions and to share
them. In response to that truthfulness we are also encouraged to always look
for God's reflection in all we do and see. Our life with God demands us to look
forward, to realize we will have to address tough questions (The Washington
Navy Yard), to live where we cannot simply give the same pat answer, and most
importantly - to build bridges for others to see God in their lives.
How are you encouraged to live a faithful life in the
tension of God's world and human fallibility? Some thoughts can be found in
today's sermon.
I invite your comments,
Les+
Readings: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-7;
Luke 16:1-13
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