Also “I am no longer a pastor” … I disagree. You have a beautiful pastor’s heart and so long as you are following Christ you will continue to partner in the shepherding of his flock.
I had no idea how stunning Mark is. Thank you for this insightful overview of his gospel. The sea is not just a backdrop. Wow. Jesus is already in motion and says get behind me. The call to action in our everyday lives is exactly what we need. The “Good news” you laid out is such good news. He frees us from all the ties we have and repurposes our skill set for his kingdom here and now. Our first pancake church or more like theology and tea happened today and we talked about the only thing Jesus actually tells us to do is Follow me. Yes it will be hard, yes we might die for it, yes it could lead us into places we never imagined and cross borders of all kinds. He might lead us nearer or neighbor who has specialized needs. But we just have to follow him. And unlearn all the other things we’ve been taught.
“…..the reign of God does not wait for tidy transitions. It rearranges households, calendars, and payrolls now.”
All of this post really captured my attention but that line stirred up memories of my transitions, as well as serve as a warning sign that now feels like the calm before the storm.
Also “I am no longer a pastor” … I disagree. You have a beautiful pastor’s heart and so long as you are following Christ you will continue to partner in the shepherding of his flock.
Well no “church” bestows titles upon me anymore. But the One who made me and chose me doesn’t much care.
I had no idea how stunning Mark is. Thank you for this insightful overview of his gospel. The sea is not just a backdrop. Wow. Jesus is already in motion and says get behind me. The call to action in our everyday lives is exactly what we need. The “Good news” you laid out is such good news. He frees us from all the ties we have and repurposes our skill set for his kingdom here and now. Our first pancake church or more like theology and tea happened today and we talked about the only thing Jesus actually tells us to do is Follow me. Yes it will be hard, yes we might die for it, yes it could lead us into places we never imagined and cross borders of all kinds. He might lead us nearer or neighbor who has specialized needs. But we just have to follow him. And unlearn all the other things we’ve been taught.
It sounds like a wonderful first day of pancake church/theology and tea!
“…..the reign of God does not wait for tidy transitions. It rearranges households, calendars, and payrolls now.”
All of this post really captured my attention but that line stirred up memories of my transitions, as well as serve as a warning sign that now feels like the calm before the storm.
The One who sleeps in storms and walks upon the waves is the One you are behind. He isn’t afraid.
Seriously if Mark is more amazing than you realized I’d love to know how so!