It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Monday, May 6, 2013

We have heard, but..., a Reflection on Luke 24:44-53

And then to this group of disciples who have been huddled together in fear and, even in the joy of recognition, have been disbelieving, he now commissions them, "You are witnesses that the Scriptures have been fulfilled."


Commission--I am sending upon you what my Father promised. Stay here in this city until that power comes.


While they are waiting, they gather in the temple.


I'm thinking that many of us Christians have gotten stuck in that period between Ascension and Pentecost. We have known the presence of Christ. We have heard and believed the promises made to us. We're expecting something great to come among us. We are gathered together in great joy to continue our worship of the Lord. We love church and we love the Lord and we love each other. But....

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Pentecost is here, the Ascensiuon has transpired; how can we be stuck between Ascension and Pentecost?

Unknown said...

Ascension has happened, Pentecost has happened and the HS is with us since ~2,000 yrs ; how can we be stuck between Ascension and Pentecost. doesn't that miss the whole point?