Wednesday, August 6,
2014
Scripture
“How beautiful are the
feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15b)
Reflection
I hear the beautiful soprano aria from Handel’s Messiah singing these words! At my
ordination into the ministry of Word and Sacrament, my father and step-mother
gave me a matted and framed calligraphy of this verse. Obviously, they had
never noticed my feet!
The Apostle Paul is quoting the prophet Isaiah. Paul insists
that the word of God needs to be proclaimed and that the church is sent into the world for that purpose.
Paul’s question is just as urgent now as it was then: “But how are they to
believe in one of whom they have never heard?” (vs. 14b). In light of the
reflection from Tuesday, we might wonder if what the world has heard is only violence and judgment. To
preach Christ is to preach love and peace. Such a message is irresistible, it
seems to me. Then, perhaps, the “feet” of those who proclaim are indeed beautiful.
Prayer
Gracious God, Send us out, as you did Isaiah and Paul before
us, with the Good News of your love and peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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