Bonehead Simple Faith – See and Reflect
One of the symptoms of being a news and history junkie is that I’m constantly reminded how dangerous religion has been and still is. History, as well as our global current events, leave us with plenty reason why people should run away from religion. Wars, abuse, terrorism, materialism, hatred, intolerance (and I use that word carefully) are all justified with religious convictions.
Over this past weekend…I had cause to look at 2 Cor. 3:16-18. Just as Jesus summerized all of the laws of the Prophets with, “Love the Lord your God…and Love your neighbor (Matt 22)” Paul makes all of spiritual things bonehead simple for those of us that need the basics.
“…whenever someone turns to the Lord the veil is taken away…so all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord…and the Lord makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”
It’s just that simple…to see and to reflect the Glory of the Lord. To get in His face and then reflect that face. To experience His love and then to demonstrate that love. To know Him and make Him known. Over and over to see and reflect.
If you are ever wondering around in your faith…looking for the way in which your religion or denomination or church would have you live out the “extra stuff”…simply get into His presence and then just get on with life in whatever way you feel most led. Be consumed not with how to appropriate your religion…be consumed with loving Jesus and then do whatever your spirit lead you to do.
The world doesn’t need more of religion…the world needs more of the Church…but only when the Church has more of Jesus.