The Reign of God as in Christ. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as in Christ is an invitation into a life and it is a challenge. Like any invitation, we must understand what it means to accept the invitation. Already within the Reign of God is a peace that brews peace - a love that stirs up love - justice that spread more justice - mercy that is endlessly merciful. That is not the usual kind of place we choose to live. We are used to holding back and letting war persist - letting justice be ignored - laughing at mercy - considering love as a waste of time. So, the invitation is one that offers us space in another world that is not like the one we fall into so easily. The Reign of God as in Christ is the power that moves us into new life. We are in the life that is meant to be alive as the vision of the Christ. This is a bold new day. We will be challenged to step out into the life of the Christ knowing that the Christ is with us and we are in the Christ. Though that is easy to say, it will always take us out of our way and introduce us to the pathway of martyrs and saints and wanderers who have been draw to a vision that is more than the ones we try to make for ourselves. O God of love and new life, challenge our hearts to be open to how your Wind of Life will move us into the center of your Reign. Amen. |
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