02/11/2024 - When God Shows Up - Justice Is Served

“In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. [Jesus], what do you say?” from John 8:1-11 (NIV) Barefoot and curious, little Kendall was obsessed with playing in the dirt. Jumping in mud puddles, making mud pies, and digging in the garden were daily happenings at my great-grandmother’s house. Perhaps that’s why this week’s Bible passage has always stuck with me. There’s something earthy and wonderful about imagining Jesus crouched down–unafraid to get his hands dirty–while everyone else around him is so concerned about maintaining an image of purity. As Christians who walk by the light of Christ, we take seriously the writings of Paul that remind us to live lives worthy of the grace and calling that God has given to us. So the question posed by the Scribes and the Pharisees in John 8:5 is one that echoes in our souls: What does Jesus say we should do when we witness injustice in the world? [Read the rest on our Blog website at the link below]