This week: God as salvation at hand. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com. We are approaching the season of Advent. There is a sense of anticipation that comes with the lessons and hymns in Advent. It is not anticipation of the Christmas trimmings of societies love affair with shiny stuff and decoration. The anticipation if for God as salvation at hand. Before us is the Reign of God breaking into our lives. It is not something that just comes in Advent. That is our way to make a point of never forgetting such anticipation - so it is at the beginning of the new Church year. God as salvation at hand contains the visions of the prophets of old and the prophet of today. It is about life - a saving life - life that is presently available and ready to be unfolded among us. God as salvation is not about the God who will take us away to some heavenly place. God as salvation is about the God whose Spirit of life is already present ready to pull us into the fullness of life that is the salvation of God. God as salvation is the end of our violence and judging and getting the better of things and winning at any cost. It is the beginning of reconciliation that leaves everyone vulnerable so that we together realize that life is much more full when we drop our limited love (that is - no love at all) and take the chance that God as salvation really is all about saving all - all - not some - not certain good ones - but all. Salvation leaves the world open for new ways to experience the fullness of God's love. O God of love and new life, here we wait. As you continue to approach us with the promise of life that is eternally at hand we ask that you open our hearts that we may take in the fullness of such a life. Amen. |
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