Obedience

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ," Romans 1:7.

To whom? To all of you. If we were southerners we'd properly say: To all y'all. Not you, singularly, but you, plurally. OK. But, still, who's You? You is all persons whoever you may have been, who in obedience to faith are called to belong to Jesus. To you: Grace. Generosity. Kindness. Goodwill. Favor. And. And peace to you. Concord. Agreement. Security. Safety. Health. Welfare. Shalom. And where does all this grace and peace come from? From God. What God? The God of the Bible who made so many promises way long ago, about Jesus. His son. Raised from the dead. Alive forever. From this God. (And from his Christ!). Who loves you. To you, whom he loves. Whom he calls (you, all you) holy.

We visit with a brother or sister today with whom our God has made us holy. We remind each other of his deep love for us. And overjoyed, together, we give thanks.