Two take-aways from this morning's zoom church service, both noted in my diary to review through the week ahead;
This verse from the first hymn, 'Hail to the Lord's Anointed'
It has so much resonance with me; flowers and spring, and in the face of the uncertain political events in the world, the lines about peace and righteousness flowing from hill to valley.
And something the preacher mentioned, almost in passing. She was talking about God saying 'this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'. Her point was that God was expressing his love for Jesus before he had done anything useful.
'You don't have to be useful to be loved by God', she said. How wonderful is that!
That is a hymn that is new to me. It certainly is wonderful to realize that we don't have to be useful to be loved by God!
ReplyDeleteEspecially once one is older and can't do so much as we used to.
DeleteRather similar to the sermon in my church this morning! And linked to our habit of making New Year's resolutions and trying to make ourselves more worthy of love.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so wonderful that we are loved by God first, before we do anything.
DeleteThe thief on the cross never had the opportunity to help with Sunday school, make the church tea, count the offering, play the organ or preach the sermon - but Jesus loved him, and had a place ready for him in heaven...
ReplyDeleteYes, it took me a long time to realise this is what the parable of the workers in the vineyard is about; heaven isn't doled out in portions according to how much you have done.
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