God as new day. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com [mailto:adebelak@redeemerluth.com]This Sunday the story in the gospel from Luke will be that wonderful tale of the
walk to Emmaus. It is a walk that begins in under the cloud of death and disappointment.
Yes, it is the first day of the week, but it is the first day of the week that has
always looked like the first day of the week - one ruled by death. It takes quite
a bit of storytelling and probably quite a few questions and interruptions (we don't
get to hear those) and finally prayer and the breaking of bread - but then and there
is a new day. God as new day is God walking with us and not going off on another
direction when we are sure we know the way. God as new day keeps telling stories
that help us make connections between our ordinary days and the great and marvelous
acts of God that seem to be able to move God's people through all times and places.
God as new day is the power that can turn folks around and start up where we left
off - but move us by the power of the Holy Spirit into a new day.
O God of love and new life, walk with us and talk with us and move us - move us
into your day. Amen.
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