From the Pulpit – unpacking the shopping
In between visiting , writing reports , speaking to journalists , and fitting in the weekly shop this morning , I was wondering what on earth to write about for the monthly letter of wisdom from the pulpit ( hahaha ). As I was in a huge supermarket perhaps I could write about consumerism ? Or perhaps I could write about the art of multi-tasking , i . e . having a Godly question and answer session with a stranger whilst choosing the veg – I was wearing my clergy clothes and they seem to signal that it is ok to ask me random questions . But , as I sat at my computer to write , absolutely none of the above would splurge onto the screen from my mind .
And then I remembered two simple and significant things from this day .
1 ) A wonderful conversation with a charming person about how we both experience Gods presence in our life – which was differently , but significantly
2 ) A woman in the car park wearing a jumper bearing the words ‘ Make it simple but significant ’
Put the two together and God has wisdom to share .
Be still and know that I am God , Psalm 46:10
No matter how God appears in your life , no matter if God has a
3 face for you to see , like a friend , or that God for you is the remote creator who gives comfort ; what matters is that you understand God is with you .
None of us has the same thoughts about God , ask a million people and you will get a million answers , similar maybe but not one the same- unless they quote the creeds . And we cannot tell how our closest friend or spouse reacts within when receiving the elements of communion or praying . It is between them and God . All we can be are witnesses to their outward presence day to day . Are they behaving in a Godly way , are they believing in what they do during gathered services on a Sunday , or which ever day they attend worship ? Do they seem belong to the Kingdom of God ? Believe , Behave , belong , or Behave , belong , believe . Or Belong ,
believe , behave😊 it is totally up to you how you and God work together . It is as simple as that , and as significant as that too .
Every blessing at this Easter season - Hallelujah He is risen
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