God as uncertainty. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com [mailto:adebelak@redeemerluth.com]So where is God as uncertainty about to take us? Maybe the bigger question for all
of us is whether we will be going along as God pulls us into the next adventure
of our lives. Remember, an adventure out into the unknown does not have to be big.
It may be a subtle change or turn. It may be a time when we hear old words in a
new way and as we go through this new hearing, we take them to heart - we put some
life to them. God is with us in that hearing. God is with us giving some shape to
our uncertainty - putting some local color to grand notions and expectations - expanding
our vision to include that extra step or word that may redirect us for life.
Whenever I think of moments of uncertainty and confusion and fear, one of the stories
I hear in my head is the one that places Philip alongside the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Do you think he was out there running for his life - swirling in circles after the
events of his life with Jesus - wondering what would be next - hoping for a word
that would help make life make sense? I have no idea. What we know is that within
a time that could have been full of uncertainty, he is brought back into the storytelling
of his life. He climbs up into the Eunuch's carriage and continues the day with
the power of the Holy Spirit taking him off the path he was following. God as uncertainty
brings a breath of fresh air - possibly turning a retreat into a purposeful new
journey.
O God of love and new life, who will stop us in our tracks and move us into new
life so that the wide open spaces of your gracious Reign will available to all?
Guide our listening and our speaking - guide our steps and encourage us as we wander.
Amen.
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