The Reign of God as sinking down. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . The Reign of God as sinking down is also the presence of the God who lifts up. And yet, this lifting up takes place - not by a distant liberator - but rather by one who is in the mud with us - in the raging sea with us - in the rubble of warfare. The Reign of God as sinking down shows that God is in the trenches - but not just our trench or hole. In the middle of my fears and my sorrows and my pains and my discouragements and my suffering the Reign of God is available and also with you. That is why it is so good to tell folks "The Lord be with you." They may respond with "And also with you" but that is not necessary. We say it so that they will be assured of God's presence with them but also - that we see God in their lives. All of the sudden, what does that do to those we have made our enemies? The Reign of God as sinking down is a domain that sinks down to be with 'them' - yes, them. This is a story of a God who leaves no one behind. So down goes this God - down to all and for all no matter how we view things. The Reign of God as sinking down goes down to raise all up to new life - no exceptions. O God of love and new life, help us see with the eyes of your gracious Reign so that our lives will be transformed more fully into your image. Amen. |
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