It has been said that our theology is often best expressed in our hymnody. I woke up on January 21st thinking about hope. A hope that is sustainable, resilient and disciplined. The refrain to one of my longtime favorite hymns came to mind and lifted my spirit: “On Christ the solid rock I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”
My hope is indeed built on the blood, righteousness, and witness of Jesus. Yes, along with me, I invite the collective We, to wholly lean on the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus, the one who was and is the way-maker, healer, teacher, liberator and prince of peace, “God with us.”
Jesus, the one who rebukes retaliation and calls for a radical commitment to a love that extends to neighbors and “enemies.” This same Jesus that calls for an expansive understanding of neighbor and a generous grace that compels me to pray more and worry less.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…” (Matthew 6:25 -NRSV)
As a United Methodist, I am inspired by a Wesleyan motivation to do all the good we can because of a call to love God and neighbor. This good we do is not because we are so “good,” but because the Bible tells us that our sacredness is connected to the sacredness of the rest of God’s creation and humanity, which we have stewardship responsibility. Read More Here
