In a New Light
I don’t think Jesus went around with some golden light shining on him. I don’t think he was always sure that what he was doing was the right thing. I think he got tired and angry and frustrated and confused and afraid. I think he was fully human.
I think his connection to the Love that burst the universe into being was unlike anything the world had ever seen. When he grew into himself, deep and grounded and true, he must have radiated something glorious: a rich peace and aliveness. When he looked at you and saw you and was present to you, it must have been amazing.
We have all these stories about Jesus, about his interactions with people, about his beliefs and commitments. We have four gospels, Paul’s perspective, John’s letters and more.
After you’ve read them all and put the book down, what sticks? After all you’ve experienced, the questions you’ve asked, the sermons with which you’ve engaged, the worship you have offered up – who do you say Jesus is?
This week we will pause and answer the question Jesus posed to his disciples: in this moment, with what we know now, with what we are now, who do we say Jesus is? What is important about that? What does this say about the Living God? How does that understanding of this man change your life?
With you always in these questions,
Katie
