In yesterday’s post – The Conversation about Heaven and Hell – I made the following statement: The central question of Christian faith is this: ‘Am I going to accept Christ’s invitation to live in the beauty of a restored relationship with God?”
I’m not sure if it’s the most poetic phrasing I have ever crafted, but I am convinced that it is as true a thought as I have uttered of late. I woke up this morning, read it once again, and determined that I still agree with myself (that’s not always the case!)
This is why I’m heading in to Wake Forest Presbyterian Church this morning. I’ll be there to – among other things:
- Celebrate God’s proactive grace.
- Thank God for the amazing reach of his redemptive love.
- Cultivate my relationship with God through worship and learning.
- Encourage others to grow as disciples.
- Participate in faith-based community (a commitment that both strengthens me and equips me to serve as Christ’s ambassador in this world).
- Recommit myself to journey as a Follower of the Way of Jesus.
Each one of us was created for relationship with The Creator. Spirituality is not add-on, after-market, optional, an elective, enrichment activity, or some kind of an upgrade. Faith is an essential component of our foundational – and functional – design.
Jesus is both the invitation and the introduction; he is the question and he is the answer; he is God’s best solution to the same brokenness that nailed him to the cross.
My only reasonable response, then, must be to accept Christ’s gracious invitation.
I’ll see you in church – DEREK
Most Christians, even Pastor, tend to emphasize in their belief system and for pastors in their preaching, one of the individualities of the trinity. I know that I am a first person preacher. That means I tend to focus on God, the Father / Creator etc. Rebekah is a second person preacher, focusing on Jesus Christ, God’s son. I was moved by the fact that your post ended with “God.” Perhaps this is indicative of a move – a move that we all need to make – that includes an equal understanding and proclamation, of all of the persons of the Trinity.
Good comment, Earl. Blessings –