What do we need to do?
Have you ever wondered what you need to do? I know I have. Sometimes it is rather trivial, maybe wondering if I should do the dishes or start supper. Sometimes it is anything but trivial, maybe wondering if I should pursue this or that career path. The question seems to be one that is likely to come up rather frequently as we go about our lives.
I realize today is Mothers’ Day but as you know, if you’ve been following me for a while, I stay with the Lectionary almost exclusively. I looked through the texts and I simply could not find anything I felt was for Mothers’ Day. What I did find was the answer to the question that is the sermon title, “What do we need to do?”
What I came to realize is that Jesus tells us exactly what to do in our Gospel lesson. Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15 NRSV) Simple enough I suppose but what are Jesus’ commandments? As it turns out, they are rather simple: love God with all your heart, and soul, and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself. Jesus says a lot of things in the Gospels but I put it to you that they all fit into those two.
As always, let me know what you thing as you are inclined and able.
Blessings,
