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Sunday, July 12, 2020 If all of humanity is made in the image of God, we must believe in inextricable human connection. Brene Brown says, “That connection – the spirt that flows between us and every other human in the world – is not something that can be broken. However, our belief in the connection is constantly tested and repeatedly severed. When we lose sight of that Something greater than us, Something rooted in love and compassion, we are most likely to retreat to our bunkers, to hate from afar, to dehumanize others, and stay out of the wilderness.” Linus, of Peanuts cartoon fame, said, “I love mankind… it’s people I can’t stand!” This divide is not new. As the movement of faith grew following Jesus’ ascension, it was only a matter of time before expansion (who could be tolerated, accepted, even welcomed?) became an issue in the church. The Spirit didn’t discriminate. Whether the disciples liked a particular person or group was of no consequence. This reality only continued to rise, and it does still today. Peter wrestled with who could be “in” … and who should remain “out.” His wrestling shocked more than a few… but may be the only reason we are included in the movement today. “If then God gave them the same gift that God gave us when we believed in the Lord, who was I that I could hinder God?” (Acts 11:17) Join us in worship |
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