“Mention the name “Jesus” and a lot of associations or expectations of the “do this/don’t do that” variety begin to stir. But if you look to this saying for another commandment, you do so in vain. There are none. You don’t find a “should” or a “don’t,” nor a “maybe” nor a contentious “but.” It is a description of what happens, how things tend to go when you slow down and pay attention, nothing more. Prophylactic life lessons are a dime a dozen. But being able to see things as they happen right in front of you: that might be the Kingdom of God Jesus seems to have spoken of so often.”
We're not inevitable
Thanks, Ju. Lots to reflect on here and I’m continually grateful for your writing and how they challenge my thinking. 🙏