PRAYER PAUSE
Friday, 16 June 2017
SUCH AN
OVERWHELMING POWER
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “We are only the earthenware jars
that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes
from God and not from us.” (2 Cor. 4:7-15)
Reflection. In the Sermon on the Mount in
Matthew, Jesus announces the reign of God. The time has come. Yet it is not
like the overwhelming power of the Germans sweeping into Poland and France during
World War II. It is an overwhelming power that can only be seen in the lives
and structures and justice and peace that push forward as an unstoppable
development in human history. We are all caught up in this reign. It is
intensely joyful for those giving all their heart and mind and strength to its coming.
It is coming – despite all th setbacks. In fact God uses even the setbacxks for
his purpose. As we experience it, it is both fragile - in earthenware vessels _ and overwhelmiong.
Prayer. Lord, may we rejoice in the coming
of your reign in our hearts and in the world. Help us to do everything to
hasten it along. Amen
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