The Reign of God as announcement. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as announcement does not mean everything will change. It is simply the putting forth of a truth so that our lives may brush up against that which has been true from the beginning of time. We are the favored ones - the beloved of God. Yet, as we all know, we can dismiss the announcement and live as though we did not hear it - or at least did not hear it for us. The Reign of God as announcement sets the stage for the life that may or may not begin to take shape. In the story of Mary (yes, that Mary), she went for it. She stepped into it. In her 'lowly' position, how true could this announcement have sounded? And yet, she stepped into the story and made it as real as flesh and blood. With an announcement comes life that carries forth the substance of the announcement. As we are called favored or beloved, we are also invited to carry forth the substance of that announcement in and through our lives. That is all a part of the Reign of God settling in among us - as was always promised. O God of love and new life, change our lives and bring the announcement of your gracious Reign into this day. Amen. |
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