Redeemer Devotions for February 18, 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 makes Ash Wednesday a reminder of the eternal love of God. Even when we are dust - even when we are ashes, we are still handed a life that is shaped in the form of the cross. We are still invited to live as though the power of the Reign of God can be fashioned out of a smudge of ash or a reference to dust. The Reign of God as a surplus of grace takes what is and calls it holy. In that naming, the world changes - we change - those around us change. It is always the beginning of a journey into the very depths of our humanity. From ashes - from dust - God makes all that is needed to create the life of God's Reign. That includes you and me. Even when we think little of ourselves or even when we blow ourselves out of proportion - our God takes what is and shapes us. That will involve lifting some up and that will involve bringing some down. All in all, the Reign of God will become home for all of us.   O God of love and new life, bring us home into your Reign of grace.  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.