"God chose you as the first fruits for salvation . . . . For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 2:13a-14b
Dear Friends in Christ -
This afternoon, glittering dust drifted from the sky and coated the world like powdered sugar. Before my eyes, the world was transformed from mousy-mossy greens and browns to gleaming, sparkling white.
I love the first snow because it makes me feel chosen. The snow fell HERE. Earlier this week, it fell a bit north of here, in Waterbury. Perhaps in the days to come it will fall along the shore in Bridgeport. In this moment, this is the beautiful place, the blessed place.
While being where the snow is (or isn't) is really a fairly random act of nature, the words of the apostle Paul - "God chose you" - remind us of a blessing that isn't random at all. You and I are chosen of God. On purpose. So that God, having chosen us, can bless us by giving us His glory. And what is that glory - the best, most awesome thing that God has to give? Jesus.
Think about that. God chose you and me to receive the incarnate Word, God's love with skin on, Jesus.
May all the little blessings around us - the dusty snow, the twinkling lights, the steam rising from a warm cup - draw us into peace, preparing our hearts to receive, more and again, Jesus.
Blessings,
Janet+
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