Psalm 33:1-9, John 1:1-9, Mark 16:14-15, 19-20
The psalmist tells us in Psalm 33 that it is by the word of God that all of creation came to be. That it is by the hand and breath of God that all creation came to be. John 1 reminds us that in the beginning was the Word. And that the Word was a light shining in the darkness that the darkness could not overcome.
God created Planet Earth, God shines on Planet Earth, God is one with Planet Earth. And, because we are created in the image of that same God, we too are creators, alongside God, of Planet Earth and we are called to shine on and be one with Planet Earth.
It sounds new age-y and lofty, but it isn't really a new idea at all. We stand in awe of the created order our God has made, but then we raise up as a collective community to work in making sure it stays sacred and pure and safe. Tilling our Eden, so to speak.
As Jesus called the first disciples to go out and spread the good news to all of creation, we too, are called to go share the love of God with neighbor and enemy alike. We are called to love the unlovable and to realize that our lights are not meant to be hidden, but to shine... even in, maybe especially in, dark places we are called to bring the light of God's love.
As we end our month long celebration of God's wonderful creation in Planet Earth, let us remember that Jesus came to us to bring a light into our darkness. And that he calls us to shine into the darkness as well.
Would you please assist me this week by sending me digital pictures of Planet Earth as you see it? Special trips you've been on, lovely backyard or lakeside photos, anything that would be great to show in our last slide show of Earth's beauty. Thanks.
Questions? Comments? Email me at peverhart@niwotumc.org or comment below.
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