In yesterday’s epistle lesson
Paul encourages early disciples
By reminding them of the uniqueness
Of the Christian perspective
By using contrasting imagery
Of darkness vs light
Being asleep vs being awake
Paul makes the difference clear
We are called to meet other’s needs
Before we satisfy our own wants
We are called to be shrouded in humility
Not surrounded by pride
We are called to be people of hope
And not be trapped in despair
We are called to live each day with wonder
And to face difficulty with courage
We look at life and death differently
Not as hopeless romantics
But out of a compelling belief that
God’s love is our truest companion
Our perspective differs from society
As much as day from darkness
Or sleep from wakefulness
So we are labeled as fools
Nevertheless we persist
Encouraging each other
So that our collective lives
May incarnate the gospel hope
As we do, others through us
Catch a glimpse of how faith
Can satisfy the wandering heart
And lead it to joy
A Devotion By Rev. Donald Shaefer,
Northern Region Mission Engagement Facilitator
The photo is Temple Mount in Jerusalem after a rain storm.
This spot also brings together the Christian
and Muslim faith traditions on such a Holy spot.
The building is bright with the gold dome
but this is still in the darkness without Jesus.
photo by Connie Denninger
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