This Sunday at Peace

Scripture: Luke 19:21-27and 20:27-38

a note from Holly

We have three more Sundays in Luke’s gospel before we turn to Matthew’s gospel on the first Sunday of Advent.  So, I’m stepping beyond the specific text for Sunday to get a broader view of Luke’s take on the life and ministry of Jesus.

We’ve heard a good many stories that have contrasted women and men, poverty and wealth, hurt and hope.

This Sunday’s parable (Luke 19:21-27) reads like the economic system that led to the Occupy Wall Street movement. Underneath this story is a helpful question about what brings us joy, fulfillment, meaning.

It’s helpful to read this story of excess alongside the story of Jesus’ temptation:

Limits. Boundaries. Balance.

Again, what brings us love, purpose, delight? What moves us closer to God’s desire for creation where there is bounty and blessing for all?

Thankful, as ever, for the way I see this desire shining forth in your words and actions.

Holly