This week: God as jealous. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com. I'm not real sure about this one. It is used quite often about God - God as jealous. In real life, jealous people can be quite vicious. And yet, that is not our God - never will be. God as jealous is not one that will beat the poop out of someone - rather God is so in love with us it is painful to God (if that is even something we can say) whenever we turn and follow something other than the loving promises of God. So rather than God being like some drunkard at a bar who is ready to pick a fight with someone who is trying to entice us away from God's love - God weeps - God longs for us to come back - God continues to be utterly available even when we are being wooed by other powers that entice us. God as jealous is God waiting - again - waiting painfully as we play. All this God wants is for us to grab hold of this love that will never cease to be for us and with us in and through all things. O God of love and new life, remind us again of your love that is never-ending and always ready for a new life even as we slip away and play our games. Amen. |
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