This weekend's sermon continues to examine what it means to follow Jesus. James and John tell Jesus that they want to share in his glory, but they don't really understand what that means. They want places of honor next to Jesus. But Jesus' glory is another sort of glory - it is a paradox (thanks Brs. from SSJE). Jesus is clear that they will share in his glory whether they understand it or not.
How well do we understand what it means to follow Jesus? These days, many people "church shop" looking for the church that will give them what they want. But really the better way to approach that choice is to ask, "is this the church where I can give the most I have to offer - the gifts that God has given me." You certainly can at St. Paul's on-the-Hill!
What role does hope play in all this? What are our expectations and our desires for our church? (Listen to the sermon tomorrow to hear how the film "Rudy" has to say about hope and who that relates to church - it does really.)
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