Thinking about the influence of one of us on others of us brings to mind the call of the disciples. Jesus simply saying, "Follow me" yielded a group of disciples who heard what he said and live out what he said to do.
Some did not hear it well. Judas seems to have rejected the message of peace and love and that led to a crucifixion. The others were caught up in the resurrected Christ event and that formed their lives. They remembered him and that was decisive for them. In the end that remembering became an eternal remembrance what we are the recipients of today.
We can take a cause and make it a calamity; Judas did.
We can take a calamity and turn it into a cause; the disciples did.
We can see how a cause has the power of continuance; we are the carriers of the cause.
Whose cause have you carried?
What calamity has become your cause?
How has the cause been continued in your life?
Whose name is on your bracelet?
What names have influence on your life and how have they influenced you?
If you have thoughts on this subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of the blog click on the 'comment's" box below.
If you would like a rough draft of the sermon let me know and I will send it later today or tomorrow morning.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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