This week: God as crucifixion. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com [mailto:adebelak@redeemerluth.com].
On the cross is the fear of the world. God as crucifixion is held high above a world
that is ruled by brokenness and hatred and injustice. So there - in the place where
that deadly power rules - God hangs another reality right in front of all those
powers. God as crucifixion is the beginning of a reality no power in this world
wants to see. It is power of transformation into the Reign of peace and justice
and mercy and love - for all. Rome - just like every other power - wants to put
an end to any story that does not thrive on the power of death and hatred and revenge.
So God as crucifixion stays put until death appears to rule all things. And then
- the crucified God begins to breathe new life into all who follow on the way right
through the power of the world and its cross that means to control us. God as crucifixion
is the invitation to continue on and move into the promise even as the day seems
to be ruled by other powers.
O God of love and new life, keep us moving on down the road. Even when we may find
it easier and more safe to turn and go another way. Empower us to speak up and act
up and thrive even as we are being threatened with the cross of the day. Amen.
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