July 17, 2017
The Jesus descriptor for this Monday? Lavish.
Continuing with the theme from the gospel reading for Sunday, which was the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-9), the thought is that the one who casts the seed is almost careless in their task, not really considering the soil where the seed lands. Therefore, it occurs to me how lavish Jesus is in casting love and grace - to all! There seems to be no waiting for the soil of our heart to be “good soil,” but Jesus casts the seed and trusts the Holy Spirit to ready the soil when the time is right. It certainly took a few years for the soil of my heart to be ready to receive the seed of grace - and the Holy Spirit is still working in me to ready the soil of my heart even more. For that, I am thankful!!!!
Perhaps lavish is also the right word for day #2 as volunteer pastor. The lavish/abundant laughter of children playing, and learning, and participating in making prayer bottles rings through the air. Oh, the joys of glitter and games!
Blessings.
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