Jesus said to them, “You cannot make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? ~ Luke 5:34
Expressing joy is the focus of THIS 2016 DEVOTIONAL from Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL. Written by Shannon J. Kershner, Pastor, it describes a challenge many have experienced on occasion in church. WHERE IS THE JOY?!? Perhaps the picture HERE is the Laughing Jesus picture Kershner is mentioning?
This picture and devotional reflection is a reminder of two books: Jesus, Man of Joy by Sherwood E. Wirt and The Humor of Christ by Elton Trueblood. Both books provide – as Trueblood’s subtitle suggests – “bold challenge to the traditional stereotype of a somber, gloomy Christ.” If you’re looking for some enjoyable, challenging reading, consider one of these…
May we live this day with the joy of Christ in our hearts and in our actions!
PRAYER: God, fill us with joy as though at a wedding celebration with the bride and groom. Amen
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, September 26, 2021:
- Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 and Psalm 124
- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 and Psalm 19:7-14
- James 5:13-20
- Mark 9:38-50
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