“And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:2b NIV)
So much of our life hinges on timing. Our plan and the timing of it leaves us feeling either in control or out of control, steady or chaotic, hopeful or in despair. In God’s kingdom, His timing is perfect and very different from our timing and expectations. Why is this? Is this good for us? Why did Jesus show up four days after Lazarus died? In this case, it was to reveal Jesus’ power and authority but at the same time it revealed his compassion and grief. We get an opportunity to see the heart of God in Jesus as the resurrection and the life, the messiah and rescuer. God’s glory was made known to us.
When Jesus’ timing is revealed in our turning points we are compelled to point to His power and glory. We open our hands (trust & hope) as we journey, allowing the timing of Jesus to call us out of the grave, from death to life in our heart, mind, soul, and relationships. Don’t forget that Jesus also calls us to allow others (safe people) to take our grave cloths off. Grave cloths are a reality for all of us. The Turning Points are just the beginnings of life change, healing, becoming more like Jesus and His Body. It is in the death to life experiences and in the removal of our grave cloths that we find a hope that does not disappoint and a grace that we now stand on. Through suffering and perseverance we gain real substance to our hope that nothing is too far gone for the power of Jesus. If the resurrection of Jesus is true then it changes the way we journey through life and connect in relationship with the living God and other people. Again, the Kingdom of God is bursting forth through you!
Read Romans 5:1-5 in prep for Sunday.
See you Sunday
Alex
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