Sunday, September 10, 2023

Benediction: Loving Each Other In Community (based on Romans 12:10-13)

We are called to love each other in ways that bring out the best in us and the best in everything.  We can be confident in the wisdom of living this way because Jesus modeled how to do it during his time on earth.

Jesus served others enthusiastically, prioritized and welcomed people who society had marginalized, and was patient with those who were struggling.

Jesus gave his time and energy in humble service without any ulterior motive of trying to get something in return. Jesus saw relationship and community as transformational, not transactional.

This is the example that we all can follow in our everyday lives as the hope of God's indwelling and all-surrounding Spirit sustains us.