Thoughts on Matt 22
Sunday, Rev. Luke preached on the topic "Hell" which is part of his "You've got questions, we have answers" series. The key passage I found completely captivating. It is one I have read many times but never really grabbed a hold of and peeled back some of the layers. I intend to study further knowing that God has many lessons hiding in this passage for me to learn from.
I have one suit. I named said suit my WF suit- "Wedding- Funeral" suit. Neither of which I enjoy too much. Both are celebrations of new beginnings- one easier to see as that than the other.
The idea of me- flawed, completely broken, undeniably carnal me- being righteous in God's eyes is a real tough one to get my mind and heart around. The concept of being clothed in Christ's righteousness is almost as incomprehensible and my understanding and grasp of the universe- infinite in all directions. Yet at its simplest strata God's uncompromising love for creation made a way beyond our wanton desire for self and denial. Isn't God tenacious, an uncompromisingly pursuer of lives. Me, I rest in the blessing on being in a love relationship with a God who loves me beyond my self-loathing, beyond my sorted past, beyond my theological tragedy, beyond my narrow mindedness, beyond my shallow living into a life with hope and promise. How righteousness clothes me is a mystery indeed. What I do know is this: I never miss a good meal, I found the clothes some time ago and my life has been forever changed. When things get tough I must cling tight to the inevitable truth that God knows how to throw the ultimate party. When it happens- count me in. My prayer is for each of those I know to experience the life-ruining, dream making God who has clothes set aside for each one. Party on!
Sunday, Rev. Luke preached on the topic "Hell" which is part of his "You've got questions, we have answers" series. The key passage I found completely captivating. It is one I have read many times but never really grabbed a hold of and peeled back some of the layers. I intend to study further knowing that God has many lessons hiding in this passage for me to learn from.
I have one suit. I named said suit my WF suit- "Wedding- Funeral" suit. Neither of which I enjoy too much. Both are celebrations of new beginnings- one easier to see as that than the other.
The idea of me- flawed, completely broken, undeniably carnal me- being righteous in God's eyes is a real tough one to get my mind and heart around. The concept of being clothed in Christ's righteousness is almost as incomprehensible and my understanding and grasp of the universe- infinite in all directions. Yet at its simplest strata God's uncompromising love for creation made a way beyond our wanton desire for self and denial. Isn't God tenacious, an uncompromisingly pursuer of lives. Me, I rest in the blessing on being in a love relationship with a God who loves me beyond my self-loathing, beyond my sorted past, beyond my theological tragedy, beyond my narrow mindedness, beyond my shallow living into a life with hope and promise. How righteousness clothes me is a mystery indeed. What I do know is this: I never miss a good meal, I found the clothes some time ago and my life has been forever changed. When things get tough I must cling tight to the inevitable truth that God knows how to throw the ultimate party. When it happens- count me in. My prayer is for each of those I know to experience the life-ruining, dream making God who has clothes set aside for each one. Party on!
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