Blessings to you from Chuckatuck. The middle of May has come and gone and spring is turning to summer. We get to see the signs of the changing season around the yard – the crapemyrtles and azaleas bolting a little; but more invitingly, the fireflies and bull frogs are out in force at night. Sure and certain signs of God’s presence in the midst of the turmoil of life. We continue to reflect on our blessings and search for those God places in our midst to minister with.
Our worship was punctuated by the ideas about God’s invitation to love, not because we want something in return or out of pity, but because that is the “simple” commandment invoked by Jesus at the end of his earthly ministry. The love we have for others is the sign of God’s presence inside us; the love we share with others brings about change – frequently in ourselves as much as the one we show love to. God does not invite us to change what love means or what God’s truth is – rather to share the love that is God’s truth with others to facilitate their growth in relationship with God. Where is your growing edge?
I invite your comments,
Les+
Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
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