Weekday Devotions for 10/21/2015

Pastor Al Debelak's Weekday Devotions. View this email in your browser Weekday Devotions Redeemer Lutheran 10/21/2015 edition Weekday Devotions By Redeemer Lutheran on Oct 21, 2015 05:50 am The Reign of God as Unfolding. Comments to: adebelak@redeemerluth.com The Reign of God as Unfolding is full of tension. That is simply the case because we do not know what will be unfolded before us and we do not have control over when - where - how it unfolds. Yes, we know the Reign of God will be unfolded but we do not always have a clear vision of what that means in this time and place. Therefore it is essential that we stay grounded in the vision of that Reign. We will recognize the unfolding of the Reign of God by knowing its character - a character that does not change from age to age. We know, for example, that justice is a vital aspect of God's Reign. But in this day - at this time - how is it made manifest among us. When do we bend and bow - What becomes high on our agenda? The tension is one that inspires conversation and exploration and questions. O God of New Life and All Hopefulness, ease us into your coming. Gently prod us and yet keep prodding us to step into your Reign as it comes among us. Amen. Read in browser » Weekday Devotions By Redeemer Lutheran on Oct 20, 2015 09:16 am The Reign of God as Unfolding. Comment to: adebelak@redeemerluth.com The Reign of God as Unfolding carries the image of more to come. Even though we see so much of God's glory unfolding all around us each day - it continues to unfold. It is endlessly unfolding and therefore we cannot contain it or own it or claim that we have control over the life it brings. For right when we attempt to control, something new unfolds. Those who have been set aside or sent out become those who are welcome into the midst of the beloved community. I love how the beloved community keeps unfolding. We have a long history in the church and in society of keeping the community closed or limited. The Reign of God as Unfolding consistently takes our lines and boundaries and barriers and moves them to the side to make room for God's Unfolding Reign. O God of New Life and All Hopefulness, keep us watchful of how your Spirit continues to unfold your Reign and bids us to enter. amen. Read in browser » Recent Articles: Weekday Devotions Weekday Devotions Weekday Devotions Weekday Devotions Weekday Devotions Copyright © 2015 Redeemer Lutheran Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a member of the Redeemer community Our mailing address is: Redeemer Lutheran Church 1555 South James Road Columbus, Oh 43227 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences