Tuesday, 18 November, 2003

We begin with pieces from “Ethics” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.



Now how does a (person) set about this “proving what is the will of God”? The crucial precondition for this is that this proving takes place solely on the basis of a “metamorphosis,” a complete inward transmutation of one’s previous form, a “renewing of mind” (Romans 12:2), a “walking as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8). The metamorphosis of (humanity) can only be the overcoming of the form of the fallen (humanity), Adam, and conformation with the form of the new (humanity) Christ.



We cannot trust our own thoughts about what is the will of God. Our hearts are not always aligned with the way of the Reign of God…even if we dearly think that they are. We must always go back to the image of God in Christ and there we begin to take the journey that will open up the will of God for our life together. There may be many things in our hearts and even in scripture that seem to be right and good and proper…but we must always go back to Christ, Jesus, and discern, with others, the presence of Jesus here and now among us. It seems that we would at that time catch the vision of God’s Reign and a breath of God’s will as it blows through our lives.



Connection: Stay connected to others who count themselves as “children of light” and together speak and pray about the will of God as you stay connected to the story of God With Us, Christ, Jesus.



Renewing Lord, God, you continue to breathe upon us so that we will at last find our comfort and hope in your alone. By the power of your Holy Spirit open our hearts to the journey of faithfulness that brings to life your will within this day. Amen.