God as non-violence. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com [mailto:adebelak@redeemerluth.com]I the beginning when creation was unfolding - as it still is - God is actively bringing
into being all things. Though that is and was and will be a messy endeavor at times
and filled with pain and makes folks have to adjust to life as it is changing, it
is still creative. That creativity is non-violent. That is, it does not destroy
simply to destroy. It does not brutalize another for the sake of putting an end
to life that is not wanted. In the beginning of every now and all that will come
God is calling forth life that will seek what is best for all. There is no warfare
- in the beginning. There is no hoarding - in the beginning. There is no revenge
- in the beginning. There is no beating another down in order to see oneself as
higher than the next person - in the beginning. The creativity of our God makes
room. That is an non-violence that allows for each creature to breathe and move
into each person's own worth. God as non-violence is the creative power that not
only brings each person into new life - it is also the power to bring life into
the midst every gather of people - every community. God as non-violence is the
creative power that seeks to bring out the greatest potential of each person - for
the welfare of the whole. It is the power of the whole to honor and protect each
individual. That will - at times - mean that one person may need to put his/her
life on the line to make sure that the powers of division do not change the wind
of creativity and new life. I think that would be called non-violent action - life
within the Reign of God.
O God of love and new life, from the beginning of all things and right on through
the fullness of time, you continue to create life that is able to see the peace
of your Reign alive and well. Keep us walking within the creative power that will
heal and make whole even in a world that only knows the way of war. Amen.
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