Sunday Thought, January 6th
Humans as a species are not attracted to change. We like things the way we like things. And yet early in Jesus’ ministry he tell us that he’s come to give us a philosophy of change: “Repent,”—change your mind—“for the kingdom of heaven has come near”
Richard Rohr writes: “We’re much like animals in this regard. Animals are creatures of habit. Those of us with a dog or a cat know their behavior is predictable. If we change some daily routine, they’ll get upset. I’m afraid to say that we’re much the same…” Jesus tells us to change our minds - the kingdom of God is near, which is what’s good for the whole of me.
If we don’t change and grow, we end up the same at age 70 as we were at 17. I’m not willing to go backwards. My Sunday thought…