Living in the Spirit
August 26, 2018
Scripture Reading: John 6:56-69
Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, ‘Do you also wish to go away?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.’ –John 6:66-69
“What’s in it for me.” “I just do not have the time for that right now.” “You ask too much.” We have all heard these phrases. Probably we have said them. Jesus was and is audacious in his call. He does not ask for a tithe of our time, talent, or treasure; he asks for are all. Our work, play, hobbies, earnings, investments, families, neighbors even how we dispose of our trash, all are to be centered in loving God and loving like Jesus loved. That is a radically different call then spending a few hours at church once or so a week, donating some percent of our salary for its upkeep. The way we love today impacts the world for eternity. Styrofoam and plastic bags are predicted to last from 500 years to forever.
We have no idea what could be accomplished if all the peoples of the earth were afforded the opportunity to reach their full potential and all people loved each other.
Kingdom
Stand up and heed heaven’s call
Coming to us one and all
To live love and give love
To those who don’t know of
The lavish and true love of God
We are the kingdom of God
We are an army of love
We carry truth to the world
We are the kingdom of God**
Prayer: Holy One of God, breathe your breath of love on us as we relish in knowing who you are and you send us forth to love one another. Amen.
*Matthew 8:21
**Kingdom by Kristian Stanfill see at https://www.mediashout.com/worship-songs-about-love/