Spent the evening going through some Immanuel Theology Group notes from 6-7 years ago... I still treasure these. Thank you, @rayortlund, & happy birthday.
One of my favorite phrases repeated in the Word is "nothing is too hard for the Lord."
I don't run to God because I think He is going to say "yes" to every request. He won't. But I know nothing is too hard for Him. What seems impossible for us is possible for Him.
Go, Elijah, live by a brook where there is no food. Go, eat with a widow whose flour is spent. Go set fire to an altar soaked with 12 barrels of water. Learn the ways of the Lord.
Some don't speak out publicly about injustice because they are praying and doing local work. There are others who won't because of fear. Fear of rejection from church, org, ministries, "camp," etc. You want to say something but are afraid. I'm praying for you. God is our refuge.
If you go to grew up going to church, you know this song. If that isn’t your thing or your tradition, no worries, you can still bask in this (literally) timeless melody. Pro tip: I was feeling it on this pass and decided to just roll on into singing, so keep watching if you want.
In a time like now, Christian neighboring looks less like fearful self-preservation and more like servanthood toward the elderly, those with HIV, autoimmune disease, or no healthcare, fatigued and under-resourced healthcare workers, etc.
Wash hands, for sure.
Then, wash feet.
Don't take the bait. You know better. You are better. The gospel is bigger. Don't react to rancor with more rancor, spite with more spite, sarcasm with more sarcasm. Live subversively. Out kind, out gentle, out last all meanness and madness.
@pakticklornish @rayortlund @JerryFalwellJr@drmoore Ray’s father served in WW2.
Ray’s uncle, Capt. Robert E. Sweet, was a B-24 Liberator pilot. He perished with his crew on August 18, 1944 & was laid to rest at Arlington.
Ray’s grandfather was Brigadier General Joseph B. Sweet, whose military service spanned both world wars.