The best training and help that I have received has been to see myself as a part of a much great universe than just what I think, or I feel, or I want. I, and you, are part of a creation connecting us to each other and to people around the world. We are seeing the reality of this in the movement of the corona virus in the whole world, and with the social and racial tensions, particularly in our own country. Putting things together rather than separating them gives a different perspective. What affects others affects me, what affects me affects others. Good or bad that is how it is.
“God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him will have eternal life.” John 3:16. Focus is often placed on the “eternal life” part of this passage but look at the first words— “God so loved the
world
”. God’s love is for all, it is not separated or segregated for some but extended to all.
And God’s love is not just to all people in the world but also to all things connected with all those people in the world. God cares about all things that happen to you and me. He cares about how you are feeling right in this very moment, he cares about me while I am writing these words. There is no separation between us and God. In his scheme of creation, we are one. We may separate things out for our own convenience or protection, but he does not. He knows us for who we are, and the beautifully powerful
good news
is that he loves us for the people we are not the people that others, or even ourselves, think we should be. We do not need to change to have God love us, we change as our response to his loving us.
God thank you for putting your arms around me, help me put my arms around your creation especially those nearest to me. Amen.
Pastor Jerry
Tomorrow Holiness and Health.
