Redeemer Devotions for March 24, 2015

Adventures... in Hope - Redeemer Devotions   The Followers of Jesus as having eyes wide open. If you have any comments  - adebelak@redeemerluth.com .   The Followers of Jesus as having eyes wide open means we will be  part of those who will not let the poor be overlooked - we will not let the undereducated be seen as half-breeds - we will not let those who are labeled as evil and disgusting be the only way they are seen. We will keep our eyes open so that the world our God finds so beloved will be beloved by us in the same way. The Followers of Jesus as having eyes wide open look through the lens of God's creative Reign. Through that lens we are given the opportunity to witness the lies of the powers of this world and then speak up in order that those lies are seen by others. As we approach Holy Week, we will be invited to see how Jesus looked at that which was called sacred and holy but was able to see how its foundation was becoming rotten and he could see the way life needed to change. The Followers of Jesus as having eyes wide open must see the life of the Reign of God and in that seeing also see how the reigning powers of the world fall far short of God's glory. We then must see the pathway from  one to the other - often called death and resurrection - and risk to go there.   O God of love and new life, turn us around that we may the vision for life that you hand us the followers of your beloved.   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.