Colossians 3:12-14: Chosen
Saturday, August 24, 2024
We may well want to consider how we react to the news that we are chosen loved ones.
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Do we step ahead quickly to shove our way forward in response to God’s call? Or do we tend to those along the margins who cannot find a way into the unifying force of God’s hope?
Bear with one another . . .
Do we follow Christ in fits and starts? Or do we move constantly and slowly forward, always remaining faithful in reflection of God’s fidelity?
If anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other . . .
Do we greet one another with greed or compassion? Anger or mercy? Chaos or peace?
Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Do we welcome the stranger, speak out against injustice, console the sorrowful, and heal the sick?
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Do we work for reconciliation? Do we open our eyes, ears, hearts, hands and minds? Do we act as if we are chosen in God’s humble love?
When we use the scripture link and the drop-down menus, we find that being chosen is more than we have first thought.
Images from: http://whispersinthesilence.blogspot.com/2011/03/clothe-yourself.html and https://www.viewalongtheway.com/2014/04/put-love-free-printable-controversial-stance-nudity/
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