Wednesday, October 03, 2012

 

Just up at God's Politics!

I've never done anything for the Sojourner's publications, though it seems like a good fit for me. So, this morning I cobbled together a piece on animals that they just put up on their "God's Politic's" blog, titled Remember the Dangerous Animals.

Check it out!

Comments:
Dangerous animals – Lions and tigers (and wolves) and bears – feasting? Your commentary, an ‘Old Country Buffet’ of emotions…

“ ‘…and the lion will lie down with the lamb…’ draws from the trampling of the line between wild and tame, known and unknown – it is our reconciliation with God.” The line between reconciliation and comfort as compelling…

When Jesus said, “Come,” and offered his hand to Peter “… to cross that time line between land and sea…” was there any other ‘unknown’ to seek?

Reconciliation unnecessary when we accept His offer and take His hand – no matter our stumbles along the way. The whispered conversations during and after - always affirming, enlightening, challenging and encouraging. Is there another, we would rather journey with?

To some, creation’s Garden has not been experienced. When His hand is welcomed and accepted, our journey unfolds within the Garden we envision – The Garden may lie “behind the bars,” though through Him, the gates are always open…
 
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