
What does the word “Hope” mean to you? If we were to all share our thoughts about this word, we would probably get a variety of responses.
From Mark 11:1-10—our scripture reading for this Sunday in which the author of Mark relates a version of what happened on Palm Sunday—I suggest that Hope means . . .
God shows up how and where and when we do not expect;
God is involved in our lives, in our present, and in our future;
God’s Presence in our lives is praiseworthy and lifts us up;
That we are able to endure and persist in even life’s most difficult circumstances;
Community, in which we find love and grace.
God is involved in our lives, in our present, and in our future;
God’s Presence in our lives is praiseworthy and lifts us up;
That we are able to endure and persist in even life’s most difficult circumstances;
Community, in which we find love and grace.
As we approach Palm Sunday that launches Holy Week next week, I suggest we reflect on the Mark 11 scripture reading and the implications this passage has for our spiritual and everyday lives, including the 5 items I’ve listed above.
May we find ourselves uplifted.
So that we are blessings to ourselves and to others.
So that we are blessings to ourselves and to others.
Peace,
Pastor Doug
Pastor Doug