We continue a brief walk with some material on reconciliation by Walter Wink.
We must pray for the power to forgive so that we can reach across the divide that separates us from our enemies. Nonetheless, we are not bridge builders so much as bridge crossers, notes South African theologian Klaus Nurnburger. “The Bridge is already there – our Lord, who in His own Body of flesh and blood has broken down the enmity which stood like a dividing wall between us. He is the bridge over which we cross to each other, again and again.”
Maybe this is why the early church in the Book of Acts was called the Way. We move along the “way” that is already there. We go the way that Jesus has gone before us. By looking at the life of the Church as following this way, we are drawn more dramatically into the very heart of the life of reconciliation and grace. Now, we do not simply stand off and observe what Jesus has done and give thanks to God for what has taken place. Rather, because of what has taken place, we engage our world in the manner of the one who leads the way into the fullness of life within God’s Reign. The Bridge is built already.
Connection: The banner for today may just be these words of reminder: The Bridge is built already, let’s go for a walk!
As you open up the day for us, O God, open up our hearts and encourage us to step onto the bridge that leads to reconciliation and new life. Make the resurrection a reality within the many parts of our lives that lie dead in the tomb. Amen.
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