"The voice of the Lord is upon the waters" - Psalm 29
The baptism of Christ.
Throughout Scripture, water is viewed as central to nature, and to redemption.
Water is a powerful, destructive force. It also is the source of life. If water is present, then life can thrive.
What a great analogy to God's word, His love, His plan!
How can a loving God permit . . . ?
Indeed. How can such a pure, essential element as water, also be so terrifyingly deadly?
And that would seem to be the point.
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A reflective look at the Common Lectionary readings.
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