Sunday, August 9, 2020
Abundant Life
Not at all the world’s measure.
Psalm 105:40-42
They asked, and he brought quails, and gave them food from heaven in abundance. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant.
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Words of Grace For Today
Blessings and gifts that give life.
The basic necessities of life: air, water, food, clothing, shelter, meaningful labour, and love. God provides all of these, like manna on the wilderness ground in the morning, quail in the camp at night, water gushing from the rock, forgiveness promised even before we know we need it, and breath … breath to take when we need
to
remember,
to remember as well Abraham, Sarah, Naiomi, Leah, Rachael, Isaac, Esau, and Joseph, Paul, Peter, Augustine, Bonhoeffer, Niemöller, Romero, among so many
who have modelled life abundant in faith.
It was hot this day as I write this. Nearly the hottest of the summer so far. 35⁰C when 25⁰C is already hotter than normal.
Still in the midst of all kinds of heat, God’s promise is true: God blesses us with all the we need in Christ Jesus.
As the cool of evening settles, the fresh air promises a good night, and a refreshing rain tomorrow.
Water abundant for living.
Thanks be to God.