WOW did you ever think!
Readings: Genesis 22:1–14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12–23; Matthew 10:40–42 CEB
Did you ever think that we would see the days that we are currently living? That chaos of a global nature can be caused by a tiny virus. That we would have to isolate ourselves from each other to protect one another. That the vast majority of the world’s population has not seen a health situation as what we are now living. Plus, another pandemic of; injustice, inequality and racism, many have lived throughout their life.
So, where does this leave us in our journey with God and Jesus Christ his son? In three words Trust and Obey!
In the readings from the Old Testaments trust is the overwhelming theme. In Genesis 22, Abraham’s trust is being tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham trusted that this was what God needed him to do. He knew God would provide the Lamb for the offering and to that God did. In Psalms 13 the writer is wondering how long he will have to suffer. He asks God to restore him so that death will not win. In the end though he trusts that he will be restored by God.
As we live through these days of a health Pandemic, we need to trust that God has the hand of all the medical professionals to guide us in preventing the spread of the virus and treat those effected. That soon the medical researchers will have a vaccine to prevent the virus from infecting our bodies. We trust that soon we will be free to enjoy each other’s company.
In the readings from Romans 6 and Matthew 10 we are not to allow sin to rule our lives. Is this not what the sin of hurting another does through; injustices, inequality and racism that has been happening for millenniums. This is not how God wants us to live. We were all created from one man, Adam and Woman Eve. Therefore, we are all to be equal in the eye of God and in the eyes of man. But this is not the world of today. There are injustices, inequalities and racism all around which we are obligated by God and Jesus Christ to eradicate. Christ did not treat anyone he came in contact with any different from one to another. When we as United Methodist, are baptized or profess our faith we are asked to, reject the evil powers of the world, renounce our sins. To “accept the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever form they present themselves”. To “Confess Jesus Christ as our Savior and put our trust in his grace and promise to serve him as our Lord.” Are we lead by sin or by righteousness?
As we become righteous with Christ, as we go about our lives during the Pandemics and all the days of our life. May we keep each other safe and well, bring justice and equality for all and bring a stop to racism. Shall we “Trust and Obey for there is no other way.”
Pray: Father God thank you for your Love of all. Thank you for your son Jesus Christ to be my guide through life. May I have the trust of Abraham that you will provide my needs. May I seek justice, equality and acceptance of all people. May I help heal as Christ healed. May all of this be guided by your son Christ Jesus.
Amen.
Fred Herr
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