The Reign of God as life that gives life. If you have any comments adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as life that gives life is what Jurgen Moltmann says is Jesus' vital power - an extraordinary infectious life. When the life of this Reign of God is alive and among us, it makes its way into the lives of those around it. I watched the movie Selma this week. The courage - the boldness - the solidarity - the compassion - was a part of the infectious life that brings a new vision to the ordinary stuff that goes on all around us. The ordinary stuff that goes on all around us is so often violent and it is exclusive and demeaning of others. It is the life into which Jesus walks - Jesus as the Reign of God seeping into and onto everyone in the room. The Reign of God as life that gives life rebukes the power of violence and hatred. It does that by taking part in a life that does not fall for the lies of violence and hatred. So what does such a life do? It is a living presence of healing and forgiveness and mercy and the courage to acknowledge fear and yet live a new life in the face of anything we fear. O God of love and new life, infect us with you Reigning power that transforms the world from violence to peace. Amen. |
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