It's not often that I rethink something I proclaimed in a sermon. I try to be thorough in study and careful in exhortation. But every once in awhile I finish the sermon and then have a flash of inspiration that contradicts what I just wrote.
Today was such a time.
The sermon I'll preach tomorrow talks about the things we can do to project Jesus into the community. That's all well and good but...
Jesus is already in the community. (I heard that at Synod Council--it's part of the teachings of The Center for Walking with Jesus in the Street, a new type of ministry that hopes to forge a new understanding of multiculturalism)
Think about it. If Jesus were here on earth today, as he was during his ministry--where do you think he'd be? Holed up in a church--or out amongst the people--healing, feeding, and teaching them. (DUH, no brainer) Of course he attended the synagogue and taught there--but the linon's share of the work went on in the community.
We need to walk with Jesus in the streets, we need to be filled and equipped as well, but the major part of our ministry should be out there. I'm going to think on that this week and tell you more about how I intend to live my own advice.
Pastor Tom
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