My morning devotion from Epiphany
John 17. 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (NRSV)
Devotion: Some well-meaning (I hope) folk think that the word “one” means identical. I suppose that there is some truth to that, but not in the way that they mean. They think that it means that we should all agree in every jot and tittle. It is as if all Christians should become super-Lutherans. I think Jesus has a much bigger picture in mind. Jesus envisions a community of individuals, independent thinkers and doers who are one in commitment.
Each of us comes to full relationships with God and each other in our own ways, in our own time. As different as you and I are, so is our path. Yet, each path ought be leading in the same, one direction. That is where Jesus’ “one” comes into play. We ought be about the business of helping each other, each in our own way, come closer to God, and in that way, closer to each other.
I invite you, as part of this devotion to read these partially familiar words: http://isu.indstate.edu/ilnprof/ENG451/ISLAND/text.html
Prayer: We do wish, dear God, to be one. One with you and one with each other. Help us to respect our differences and though we remain unique, make us one. Amen
Devotion: Some well-meaning (I hope) folk think that the word “one” means identical. I suppose that there is some truth to that, but not in the way that they mean. They think that it means that we should all agree in every jot and tittle. It is as if all Christians should become super-Lutherans. I think Jesus has a much bigger picture in mind. Jesus envisions a community of individuals, independent thinkers and doers who are one in commitment.
Each of us comes to full relationships with God and each other in our own ways, in our own time. As different as you and I are, so is our path. Yet, each path ought be leading in the same, one direction. That is where Jesus’ “one” comes into play. We ought be about the business of helping each other, each in our own way, come closer to God, and in that way, closer to each other.
I invite you, as part of this devotion to read these partially familiar words: http://isu.indstate.edu/ilnprof/ENG451/ISLAND/text.html
Prayer: We do wish, dear God, to be one. One with you and one with each other. Help us to respect our differences and though we remain unique, make us one. Amen
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