September 22, 2022

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” (Ephesians 1:7-10)

You don’t need to be perspicacious (possessing acute mental vision or insight) to get on board with Christianity. Unlike other religions, there is nothing to work on; there is only everything to receive. In fact, Christianity is no religion at all; it is the end of religion. There is nothing to do, for it has all been done for you.

I like this quote from theologian Hans Kung. “By following Jesus Christ people in the world of today can truly humanly live, act, suffer and die: in happiness and unhappiness, life and death, sustained by God and helpful to others.”  And following Jesus Christ simply means the end of striving for spiritual self-improvement; for you have already been given all you need.

“O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. Amen.” (Tuesday in Easter Week)