Oct 11 2008
Shine like the stars in the sky
Here’s the reading from Morning Prayer:
In everything you do, act without grumbling or arguing; prove yourselves innocent and straightforward, children of God beyond reproach in the midst of a twisted and depraved generation — among whom you shine like the stars in the sky. (Phil 2.14-15)
It has occurred to me repeatedly over the past year that it isn’t enough to know the faith, we must also live the faith. I must admit, that I’m guilty of not living the Gospel as well as I could.
So here’s my weekend question — not to be answered in the comment box (unless you want) — but to be pondered. I’m going to ask it in the second-person singular; be assurred, however, that I’m asking it of myself.
Here it is:
Have you embraced the all-encompasing nature of the Gospel, or are you guilty of hearing only those parts that appeal to you and turning a deaf ear to those that don’t? Simply, Is your “Yes” to Our Lord Jesus a “Yes” that penetrates every part of your life?
