The Reign of God as obvious. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as obvious draws us into the love-making of God's presence. That is, making for a space and time in which God's love will be present as we are available to the world around us. Such love has always been obvious. At the same time, the lack of such love is also obvious. So when we are the people of God's Reign, God's loving presence will be at hand for the world to experience through us. The Reign of God as obvious is a power that draws people into its presence and makes people wonder how it can be real - how it can be practical - how it is able to last. Even though it is obvious, it is still that which befuddles folks because usually such love does not show itself out and about in the everyday world. The Reign of God as obvious therefore looks strange - alien - foolish. Yet, it is obviously in place and real. Usually we have to turn to examples of real people - often the sainted ones from the past or those among us - to see how obvious is this love of God's Reign is when it is embodied. O God of love and new life, make this love of your blessed Reign the essence of our presence within this day. Grant us the courage to risk having such love lead us. Amen. |
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