September 27, 2021

“Whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9:39) This is what Jesus said to his disciples when they came across someone who was casting out demons in Jesus’ name, but was not among His “followers.” Jesus doesn’t care about the shell games of power or prestige. 

Building bridges where you can is the way to go. God – not you - is in charge of sorting out the wheat from the chaff. We can root for good, even and especially when it doesn’t come from our particular corner.

“O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Proper 21 – BCP)