Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Psalm 119:137-144 •
Isaiah 1:10-18 and Psalm 32:1-7 • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 •
Luke 19:1-10
We continue our lessons in "faith living." We have read and discussed scripture and articles which have provided things to consider in living out the gospel innately, so that it becomes so much a part of us that we manifest God's presence and love.
Some of the lessons we have learned are: (1) keep it simple, and go about our work and what is expected of us, with our "hand to the plow" - the reward will come; (2) go about our work with a spirit of humble and joyous thanks and praise for God's gift of a present hope and blessing; (3) and the lesson of keeping our faith through persistent prayerful relationship with God, which builds trust and assurance that God's will will be done in God's good time, and God's purpose for us will be fulfilled.
Last week we discussed Jesus' parable of the publican and the Pharisee, and discussed how we see and judge others, (4) learning to see others as Jesus sees them, and us.
This week, the next lesson in "faith living" concerns (5) sharing our faith, as we read about Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus, with the great and the small, and learning to appreciate the love and worth God has for all of us, crossing boundaries of shame, guilt and the judgment of men.
Consider "Doing Faith," by The Rev. Ben E. Heller, and "Camouflaged by Shame," by The Rev. Peter Woods.
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