We try to not live by stereotypes, by fears, by prejudice, but they are our default mode. We try to be different, more progressive, more advanced than those who came before. But all we seem to do is find more articulate, politically correct ways to judge and alienate each other. We are, as a species, lost and broken, prone to tribalism, hedonism, greed and jealosy. Reaching out into the unknown, we try to find meaning and hope in leaders, in learning, in philosophy, in religion. All of which have failed and came up short. If they had not, utopia would be here. Why am I saying all this? What is the point?
Just this: Into all of this insert Jesus. Insert the Cross and the open tomb. Insert the Word of God.
Only in the power of the cross can we be freed from the fallen nature that rules over us and all of creation.
Only from the peace with God that Christ bought for us with His blood, can we know peace with ourselves and others.
Only then can we forgive and seek forgiveness.
Only then can we look past race, culture and class and see all people as God sees them: so important that He was willing to give His only begotten son so that all who believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16)
Pastor Mike
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