Rev. Keith McDevitt – Page 2 – Grace United Church of Christ

Patience

Outrage as the only response won’t help anything. How we wait makes a difference. How will we as people of faith wait for the coming of shalom?

No matter who we are or what we have done, we belong to God. God’s grace makes us saints, or at least saints-in-training.

Who will go? Who will speak up? Who will go and save “those people”? God will spit us out in the direction we need to go.

We are always changing. It can be scary, but it is part of life. Not better or worse, but different. We may not like it, but it is inevitable.

God wants everyone to have what they need. No bullying. No intimidation.

Why does God give so much? God gives shalom/peace/community and it is good.

Do we want to help others or are we unwilling to build relationships? Jesus invites us to walk a new walk.

Community takes work and can be overwhelming, but God is always present.

Let us tell only the truth.

When you eat meals together you are with others. Jesus is with Judas, with Peter, with us. Let us join together and form a more loving world.