Christ Healing a Leper REMBRANDT 1957-60
Why Come to Church this Sunday? February 12, 2012
Meditation text: “Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand…” (Mark 1:41)
"It is at that knife-edge of uncertainty where we come alive to our truest power." -- Joanna Macy
The Bible shows Jesus as a loving change agent; he wants to right wrongs and heal people.
But change is difficult for humans, and we don’t like living on the “knife-edge of uncertainty.”
Sunday’s scripture text (2 Kings 5:1-14) includes the delicious story of a role reversal by a man of power (Syrian general) who is healed of leprosy through a change in attitude toward humility; he is helped by “little people,” especially a captive slave girl.
But Western culture encourages us to be self-reliant, and to see individual pursuit of happiness as our greatest goal. Are those goals truly pointing to abundant life?
Come to church this Sunday to see if this question about abundant life leads to possible answers about what brings deep happiness and meaning. Hint: Christians through the ages have said that abundant life comes through reliance upon others and the Source of Love.
See you in church!
Pr. Nancy
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