This week: God as un-theoretical. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . God as un-theoretical has always invited people into a life. Abram and Sarai were moved to move. They were then moved to move back into a barren tent and make it happen - and they did. Laughter appeared. Moses did not encounter a burning bush in order to learn a bunch of stuff about God so he could go back to Egypt and teach the Hebrew people about their God. Moses took what God said and put it to life - and yes, in real time it caused real trouble. Noah was moved to get the wood together and start building. Now I know some of you will say these are all stories without a basis in fact. But why have they be handed down? Is it just to sustain a tribal system of belief? I suggest not. God as un-theoretical moves people to tell stories about life that is triggered by the unrelenting love of the God who is ready to make us truly human - in the image of God. God as un-theoretical may be the God who inspires us to act out today and yet this God is the one who inspired folks of old to tell stories to their children and grandchildren in order that their lives would take on the shape of life unlike the everyday world around them. God as un-theoretical raises up fools and faithful ones who invite the rest of the world to 'come and see.' O God of love and new life, help us to entertain the world with lives shaped by your love and moved by your compassion and renewed by your forgiveness. Amen. |
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