I find these are really difficult days for me. I've never been in a position where I knew I was leaving something but I didn't know where I would be going and I wasn't sure I knew what I would be doing.
When a bishop appoints you to a church while you are still appointed to a church you can tell people where you are you know where you will be. I can't say that now. We don't know where we will live and I'm not exactly sure what I will be doing. Furthermore, I think it is inappropriate for me to spend any appreciable time thinking about that while I'm still here.
I feel a little like Martha in that story where Jesus is speaking to his two friends. I am worried and concerned over many things and I tend, like Martha, to overlook the most important thing.
What is the most important thing that can be overlooked in the midst of change?
What should we pay attention to when our attention span is narrowed to what is immediate?
This sermon will search for such a thing. Probably, it will have to be somewhat autobiographical. Hopefully, other people will be able to relate to it.
What is the most important thing?
Is it the sense of being present in the midst of change?
Is it the idea of God in the ebb and flow of time and space?
Is it love and friendship that supports us when we are concerned and afraid?
What do you think the most important thing is? What do you think Jesus was talking about in the story in the 10th chapter of Luke?
If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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