Spirit Touch

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

No religion but social religion. No holiness but social holiness.--John Wesley.  Wesley's focus was always on how we are "at one" with one another. How we connect and join together as community to care for and love one another, particularly those often left unloved.

When Jesus speaks of being the Alpha and the Omega, he is emphasizing the promise that Christ is with us, from beginning to end, and we are always welcome to tap into the Christ for refreshment, nourishment, fuel for the journey.

The imagery in this text suggests cleansing and refreshing.  Washing the robes. The water of life. How do we touch one another in our everyday lives in ways that lead to affirmation and the sense that we are cared for from the beginning of time till the end? Do we reach out and touch our world in intentional ways that are infused with the power of the Holy Spirit, or do we just flail our arms and hope we reach someone or something that can make a difference?

Our graduating seniors have a new journey ahead of them. A new set of Alpha experiences as they reach this Omega moment in their lives. How do they find a sense of the Holy Spirit residing in them in ways that can guide them in all their next steps?  How can they reach out and touch the new world they are encountering in ways that will not only enrich their lives, but will expand Christ's kingdom in their new surroundings? How do they tap into the Spirit in such a way that they feel cared for from the beginning of time till the end?

How do we connect to one another to create the Christ Community in our lives today?  It is important to notice everything we touch. Each person, each creature, every THING is a potential Spirit connection, a way to bring us all into a sense of the Divine and a common purpose to guide us forward.

Washing our robes so we can receive life. Inviting everyone who is thirsty to receive the water of life.  Growing a garden so that all who hunger might receive a fresh salad. Finding a way to prepare meals, host meals for those who are hungry. Reach out and touch someone with your sense of Christ living in you. Find the Spirit Touch.

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Peace.