Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Redeemer Devotions for February 12, 2013

Adventures... in Hope - Redeemer Devotions

God as lasting - thanks be to God.



Because we see God as lasting, we can boldly take on the character of the saint

of God. We are able to risk being merciful - forgive quite beyond the limits of

that which is considered sensible - extend our hand in peace without the assurance

that it will not get cut off. God as lasting is like the wind that never ceases.

It my appear to settle down for a moment but it is never gone. It may be so gentle

it is hardly notice and it may be as bold as a wind storm that makes everyone turn

their heads to see the impact of the wind on the world around us. God as lasting

is the power that turns generation to generation into people who know that the

world does not have the power to diminish or extinguish the love of God that knows

no ending - but lasts and lasts and lasts. Knowing of that lasting character, we

are free to live there. Live within that light that shines out from the shape of

our lives - lives that are always moved and pulled and guided by the Spirit of our

God who will last through all things with us. That is how we are able to rise up

each morning and begin to reflect the glory of God that will indeed last in and

through all times. For us, that means that we are a part of that lasting witness.

We are a part of that glory that reveals the Reign of God so that everyone will

know that there is a place and a time and a people that will not try to establish

themselves at the cost of others. Rather, we know we are established as beloved

and worthy by our God as lasting beyond anything that can be imagined.



O God of love and new life, continue to make us character of your Reigning love.

Amen.

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