I love it when you do your daily Bible reading and it connects with something you've just read/experienced somewhere else. The Bible comes alive right in your hands! It happened to me twice today.
Sunday night I was up past midnight writing my funeral homily (for Bob Blake today at 1 pm). Last night, I was at it again, this time for Sunday's sermon.
Our 2nd reading talks about God being a consuming fire. As a supporting Scripture somewhere along the line, I referenced Romans 12:1-2, "I appeal to you, sisters and brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God."
Then this morning, I read, "Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend." Living sacrifice. Spiritual worship.
I shared my faith story yesterday and emphasized the importance, the centrality of forgiveness and love.
Then this morning, I read, "You'll welcome us with open arms when we run for cover to you. Let the party last all night!" I couldn't help but think of the prodigal Father.
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