There were only two of us this morning, but it was still good to gather and reflect on the ministry and the Word. Pastor Jay, who I admire greatly, shared his approach to his sermon this week. He wants to play the 6 degrees of separation game with his congregation. He wants his people to think about what it means to be within 6 degrees of separation with every other person on the planet, especially those in power; President Bush, Prime Minister Musharraf, President Chavez, the new guy in England who isn't Tony Blair. Then, think about what it means to be the adopted brother or sister of the King of kings; to have less than 1 degree of separation between us and the one through whom all things were created and all things will be restored.
Power is an interesting thing. It must always be approached with a due sense of perspective. No matter how powerful a king, dictator, prime minister, or president makes him/herself out to be (or how much power we, the people, allow them to have/wield) there is still one more powerful than each of them and all of them combined. One who, when he returns, will be once and for all recognized as the Ruler of all things. One whose power is so great that he will choose when the time has come to return in power and great glory to restore all things to the Triune God.
I sorta like that approach to Christ the King Sunday. It takes some of the weirdness out of the king metaphor and gives it a more universal understanding. I also like that it makes people think about where they stand in a society AND who they give their fealty to. Lots to think about this week. And I have barely touched the Gospel lesson(s). Phew...
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