I wonder what would happen if we felt comfortable enough to take off all our masks and reveal our true identities within the walls of our churches. By identities I mean more the wounds, doubts, fears of the other, because of the past. If that could begin to take place within the church could you imagine what might happen to our neighborhoods and communities as we became so transparent and vulnerable. The blind would see again, the slaves would be set free and truth would be the norm. Boy, Satan would be terrified by all the transformations.
Today's scripture passage in Genesis provides a glimpse into truth telling and how it becomes healing redemption for Joseph and his brothers. "So there was no one with Joseph when he identified himself to his brothers. But his sobbing was so violent that the Egyptians couldn't help but hear him" (45:1-2 MSG) If you have time go back and read the story from beginning to end. After the weight of pretending was lifted new life ushered in for Joseph, his family and all of Egypt.
Lent allows us the chance to reveal the simple truth, we are messy sinful children but claimed and named by the Creator of the universe.
Thank you Lord for revealing yourself to us!
Jeremy
Welcome to the conversation! For as long as our own discipline will allow, I hope to use this resource as a forum for prayer and reflection for the community of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church. We'll be working through Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals as our daily devotional guide. Since we're beginning the journey on Ash Wednesday, the hope is that this will be an additional venue for us to pray together throughout this holy season.
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