Jan 31, 2021 |
Amazement Into Action
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. SlaneAmazement Into Action
In our gospel lesson from Mark today, we see Jesus heal a man with an unclean spirit in the synagogue on the Sabbath. And the letter tells us that all who were present were amazed at what they had seen. While amazement is a natural response, it is not the only response that Christ is looking for from us. Jesus does not want you simply to be amazed, he wants you to act. He does not want us only to say, “Wow! Look how he loved.” He wants us to share that love with others. He does not want us simply to see the blessings that we have received. He wants for us to share them with those who need a blessing today. I do not stand here and utter fancy words in order to amaze you or fill your head with knowledge. I ask you rather to open your minds, warm your hearts, and bend your wills so that you can go and heal someone.