“We are witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” (Acts 5: 32)
Today’s word: Church!
Today is TAX DAY in America, which is bringing forth all kinds of discussion on whether WE should pay, or what WE should get for our money that WE do pay. Should the government be allowed to spend OUR money, and who should WE allow to be in OUR group to benefit from those funds? Phrases like “Fair Tax”, and “Tea Parties”, and “Welfare”, and “Tax Cuts”, and “Tax Hikes” are being bantered around, all in the name of making sense of what it is that WE are called to do and be in our community!
Wherever you stand this day, and whether you get a “refund” or not, should never negate the fact that WE are called to live together, and SERVE one another as a community. Our journey through the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter Season reveals a group of folks that are trying to form a community of believers, “a more prefect union” perhaps. They are willing to suffer and sacrifice so the CHURCH can be what God calls it to be... A rock, a firm foundation, where all are welcome, and all are cared for, and all can celebrate the love of God! But in the spirit of TAX DAY, all also have a responsibility to participate and contribute to keep this CHURCH strong. WE witness to one another of its life changing ways; so to should WE share in the effort to keep it’s foundation firm. OUR living a good life, helps US all live good lives, and therefore WE as CHURCH should remain strong!
Now I think I’ll have a nice spot of tea, or two!
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