Scripture: Romans 1:7
To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thought for the Day: Excuse me for drawing upon Brian McLaren two days in a row, but this one was too good. McLaren writes in his book, A Generous Orthodoxy:
…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be broken-hearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination thereof when one considers what we Christians have done with Jesus. That’s certainly true when it comes to calling Jesus Lord, something we Christians do a lot, often without the foggiest idea of what we mean. Has he become (I shudder to ask this) less our Lord and more our Mascot?
I have a lot to say about McLaren’s words, but I think I’d rather just let them sit with you for a while. What does it mean to you to claim Jesus as Lord? Let me know your thoughts…
Prayer: Where my faith has slipped to a second rate cheap seat fan, please forgive me, O Lord of Life. Call me again; guide me by your gracious Spirit; show me again the ways of Jesus. Amen.
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