The Reign of God as uncovering lies. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as uncovering lies is like a light that makes sure everything is exposed. That means we will be able to see all the ways are self-concerned, turned-in-on-ourselves, and idolatrous. Ouch. This is not a light that is turned on to hound us. Rather The Reign of God as uncovering lies is the vision of God's Reign being present in our hearts and minds and the witness of God's people so that we can more easily see how each of us has turned so far off the way of this Reign. There are so many lies to which we cling and work to maintain. Most often it is because we have been convinced that the lies will secure our lives. Therefore, rather than walk in the way of peace and stay put within that reality no matter what the cost may be, we go to war even when it creates a madness on all sides of the conflict. The Reign of God as uncovering lies does not involve a light that we shine on others - to reveal what they are doing wrong. It is a light that exposes the truth within our own lying ways. It is then that we are able to see the Reign of God more clearly and our part within it. O God of love and new life, shine you light on us all and bring us into a reality we too often resist. Amen. |
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