Sermon Text: John 7:24-37
That we may see your glory in the world, in Jesus, and in our diverse neighbors
God of newness, we rejoice that Jesus spoke and lived in ways that made new life possible. We rejoice that he spoke so that deaf ears and blind eyes were opened. We rejoice that he opened silenced voices for praise and witness. We rejoice that he opened fearful hearts to act with courage in the face of violent and deadly opposition.
God, open our eyes to see the ways that You are actively creating new life among us now. Open our ears so that we may hear the truth that Jesus, and the prophets who preceded him, continue to speak about obedience, courage, trust, justice and love. Open our hearts so that we may recognize strangers and enemies as people whom You love and whom we may welcome as neighbors and friends.
Forgive us when we act as though violence and injustice, anxiety and fear are eternal realities that we must simply endure. Open us to see your glory in the world You have made, in Jesus who has called us beyond our fears, and in our diverse neighbors who bear your image in many surprising ways. Amen.
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