Your story, and my story, they were meant to cross paths with God’s story.
And God’s story? It’s one that moves from creation to new creation, from life to new life.
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Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles
Even in displacement and exile, our role as people of God is to be light in the wastelands. That is resurrection power.
Isaiah–A child is born
But Isaiah prophesies. A child will be born. A Wonderful Counselor, a Mighty King, an Everlasting Father. The Prince of Peace himself. When he comes, darkness will flee. Clothing and weapons used for war will be repurposed to bring life instead.
Amos–Justice rolls down
One thing is absolutely clear about this story. You cannot fully love God without loving people. This is what Jesus means when he says he desires mercy, not sacrifice.
Elijah hears from God
A powerful wind blows, shattering rocks on the mountain but God wasn’t in it. And then there was an earthquake. And then a fire. But God wasn’t in those either. God’s presence was in the stillness that came after.
Solomon’s Temple
Reflecting on Solomon (Solomon) The time has come and now I must succeed my father as King. My father, a great warrior, has pushed our enemies out of this land…
God calls David
When everyone else must have thought less of him, God was still calling him, and for David, this was worth his life. He knew he messed up and the Psalms are evidence of David’s longing for a clean heart and mind.
