Saturday, October 7, 2017

More than personal satisfaction

Morning: Psalm 107:33-43; 2 Kings 19:21-36; ICorinthians 10:1-13

Many have regarded Christian faith as a source of special privilege, status or rights.  Yet Jesus had “nowhere to lay his head”.  His frightened disciples cried “save us!” – perhaps even they expected a comfortable, storm-free berth.  Yet Jesus was ready to die for the urgent goal of human transformation.  It makes sense for us to want comfort and peace.  But until the world is healed, the Way of Jesus serves a purpose bigger than personal satisfaction.  Jesus’ disciples are called to become agents of the transformation he sought.  Sometimes, that comes at significant personal cost.  But Love is strong.

Graham

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