This week: God as hanging around. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . God as hanging around does not come to an end. This God does not leave. That is the case even when we walk out the door or we take part in hanging God from the cross. God as hanging around sets up a home with us and will not let go of us - always here - always with open arms - always remaining the God of grace and glory - in spite of our fickle ways. So we have the father in the parable - the one who hangs around waiting for his sons to come to rest within a love that is constant and without fail. And yet, both leave - one off to some far away land and the other to a far away place right at home. God as hanging around does not wait for a time when we are ready to come home. The home of this God as hanging around is eternally available and always accessible. Sometimes we simply need to hang around and see the glory shine. Most often we are like those two children and we do not entertain this God who hangs around despite our ways. O God of love and new life, when you light shines it gives us direction and it reminds us of your presence. Keep our eyes open to the life you shine before us. Amen. |
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