Sunday, September 10th, 2017 - 12:00 pm
by Dion Frasier
We recognize that our world is marred by confusion, conflict and chaos.
What is it that enables Jesus' followers to live in a world marred by chaos, confusion and conflict? Writing from a prison cell, the apostle Paul encourages Jesus' followers in Philippi to live a life with the “Peace of God” in full purview. The conflict between two sisters (Euodia and Syntyche), the continual presence of troublemakers, and the potential for misfortune to befall the congregants presents an occasion for Paul to remind Jesus' followers to embrace the “mind of Christ” (2:5) and to bask in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (4:7). Whether it is our relationship with one another or our interactions with those in our community, we desire to live as ones blessed by the Peace of God and as ones seeking to spread the Peace of God.
We recognize that our world is marred by confusion, conflict and chaos.
When we make room, the Holy Spirit can give us peace that passes all understanding.
Even though Jesus had full rights as God, he did what was best for us. He became a slave for us.
To be a light in the darkness is an overwhelming task, so Paul encourages us to persevere and to survive as children
Our longing for home need not come and go in accordance with the stuff that goes on in this world.
Most of us are great at talking theory and theology.