In today's first reading, Acts 13: 26-33, Paul reminds us that the "word of salvation has been sent" to us. Truly the Word of salvation has been sent to us in the form of a life restored through the night. God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, has sent us the Word that contains fullness of life, the Word that brings us joy, and peace, and love; the Word that strengthens us physically, psychologically and spiritually; the Word that enlightens our thoughts, awakens our hope and renews our love.This Word of salvation saves us from hopelessness, lovelessness, weariness, corruption, deception, lethargy, selfishness, stinginess! Any attitude or disposition that drains us of our energy to do good is transformed by the Word of salvation!
As I reflected upon this phrase--"the word of salvation has been sent"--my thoughts focused on every day life under the restrictions of the coronavirus. Here at our assisted living/nursing care facility we have all been asked to stay in our rooms while the staff serves us our meals and does whatever they can do so that we experience the truth of Paul's statement. Even under the restrictions that each of experiences, we are called to be instruments that create a healthy environment, one in which those with we come in contact know that they are loved, cherished, appreciated. Every day you and I are called to contribute to life's fullness, to bring love and joy and peace and hope to one another! We know that the choice is ours to make a difference in each other's life, a difference between light and darkness, hope and despair, love and apathy, faith and doubt in humanity's goodness! What choices are you, am I, making? What choice will I make today, especially when the "chips" are down?
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