Jesus brings us a new definition of life. A King. A leader. A fighter is what the people wanted. Its all they new within the structure they lived. The Jewish people felt that change could only come through more violence. That was their present situation and was their only idea for a hopeful future. What they got was a carpenter, a Teacher, a servant. For the Jewish people, Jesus was a new understanding of power. A radical form of power that challenged them and challenges us today.
Jesus is God inspired. Jesus is God incarnate. Jesus is God fulfilled. He brings forth a life and a call that inspires us to moves beyond “power over” and into a world that is filled with justice and equality. This revolutionary understanding of power is flowing through Jesus to the broken, the blind, and lame. He came for those who have no power and to remind those who do, that we need to embrace a “power with” mentality.
In communion this vision comes to life. At the table we are all welcomed. No matter sexual orientation, socio-economic status, race, or disability ~ all are welcomed. It is an act of wholeness that builds up the community. At the table we are invited to come and to be filled with God’s grace and love. It’s an act that moves us beyond ourselves and into a world where hope, equality, acceptance is a part of everyday life.
So simple. So powerful. So grace filled. So fulfilling.
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