When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he
gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem. He
sent messengers on ahead. They came to a Samaritan village to make arrangements
for his hospitality. But when the Samaritans learned that his destination was
Jerusalem, they refused hospitality. When the disciples James and John learned
of it, they said, “Master, do you want us to call a bolt of lightning down out
of the sky and incinerate them?” Jesus turned on them: “Of course not!” And
they traveled on to another village.
On the road
someone asked if he could go along. “I’ll go with you, wherever,” he said. Jesus was curt: “Are you ready to rough it?
We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.” Jesus said to another, “Follow
me.” He said, “Certainly, but first
excuse me for a couple of days, please. I have to make arrangements for my
father’s funeral.” Jesus refused. “First things first. Your business is life,
not death. And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!” Then another said, “I’m
ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things
straightened out at home.” Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks.
You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.”
Seize
This is not Jesus’
invitation. He invites us to let go of
our control, to let go of our distractions, to let go of whatever it is that is
holding us back from joining him on the adventure of a lifetime. He invites us to seize the day.
When was the last
time you did that? When was the last
time you had a serendipity adventure, one that wasn't planned? Have you ever seized the day? Would your life be better if you did?
Please join us this
Sunday, June 30 at 10:00am in Christ Church for a day of adventure and joy! We are completing the sermon series New Creation: Questions for a Changing Church and
combining it with a reflection, retreat and potluck that will take Christ
Church and us on a Godly adventure into the future. Looking forward to seeing
you in Church.
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