From the second lesson for All Saints Sunday
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. 1 John 3:1-3
Knowing this God...s life. I read this a second time and was simply stunned by this simple proclamation. For no other reason than the fact that God calls us children of God...are we children of God. We are not people who have made ourselves into God's children. It is not like a costume we put on. It is not merely a designation we can carry around...like a title. We are...we are...our very being is wrapped up in the reality God has declared is the truth of all things...we are children of God and that comes out of God's love for us. That's the truth.
Connection: What does that have to do with our life this day? What does it bring to life among us? What else rules among us when the only thing that counts is what God has called us...made us...? All of life looks fresh and new as we are transformed by such a proclamation.
Lord of New Life, let you word of life pull us into this day that all things will be shaped by such love that is known only in you. Amen.
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