The Followers of Jesus as a new humanity. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Followers of Jesus as a new humanity walk with Jesus into a way of being with each other that enters the journey of never lording over another - trying to claim superiority over the other - acting up in such a way that others must be put down in order for us to simply step forward. This new humanity is always one that goes contrary to the perceived guidelines of society and culture when those guides lead us into act of envy, hatred, fear, and all the violence - physical, verbal - we can so easily let fly. The Follower of Jesus as a new humanity is one that will get nailed in a world like ours. We will not be the victors of the world. Victors often overrun the lives of others in order to secure their lives - that is human history. Jesus invites us to speak up - act up - share our lives openly with others - live with and alongside any group that becomes the cast-outs of the day - give up our lives for 'them'. That - is not the history of humankind. It is the vision of a new humanity always at hand. O God of love and new life, continue to shape us with you love of all. Amen. |
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