Redeemer Devotions for February 17, 2015

Adventures... in Hope - Redeemer Devotions    The Reign of God as a surplus of grace. If you have any comments adebelak@redeemerluth.com .   The Reign of God as a surplus of grace gives no excuse to cutting off anyone. Somewhere in the depths of our humanity, we find it easy to say no - limit our love - forget about some folks. And then, there is the Reign of God in which grace abounds and all find an eternal home. That statement drives some folks nuts. That is especially the case because part of our limited selves is that we do not want this grand Reign of God graciousness - for them. The Reign of God as a surplus of grace means do not worry - rest in God alone - live in the light of the Christ. Though we live in a world and society that somehow makes grace a commodity or a special gift tucked away for the right kind of people, as people who live within the Reign of God, grace is the very breath of our lives. It is the power that sustains us and it is the power that moves us beyond whatever the world wants and brings us into this surplus of grace that will eternally hold us and shape us and build among us a character of life the world too easily dismisses.   O God of love and new life, let you grace sustain us and shape us..  Amen.               About Me The Right Reverend Rant Sometimes I simply need to put in print how I see and hear things. Sometimes it can be a rant. Sometimes the Reign of God shines through it all. View my complete profile Powered by Blogger.