the face of god, sunday

Sunday, January 3

Opening Prayer: O Christ, visible expression of the invisible God, thank you for leaving the glory of heaven and coming to earth that we might see with our own eyes the face of God and hear with our own ears the voice of God.  And that we might truly come to know the heart of God through you.  Amen. (Watch and Wait by Jim Branch)

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Journal: When you think of God, what do you think about?  When you think of Jesus, what comes to mind?  How do you think of them differently?  Why is that?  What does this passage say about that?  What is it about Jesus that most captures your heart these days? 

Reflection:

 

At Trafalgar Square in the city of London stands a statue of Lord Nelson.  Resting atop a tall pillar, it towers too high for passersby to distinguish his features.  For this reason, about forty years ago a new statue—an exact replica of the original—was erected at eye level so everyone could see him.  God also transcends our ability to see; the eyes of our understanding cannot discern divine features.  But we have set before us an exact representation, "the image of the invisible God." To know God we must look only at Jesus. (The Trivialization of God by Donald W. McCullough)

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Jesus, thank you that you are so much bigger than the little boxes we try to put you in.  Thank you that you are so much more than our minds can conceive, or even imagine.  Thank you that we can never get to the end of you, there is always more to know, always more to love.  Expand our picture of you today, and every day, Lord Jesus.  Amen. (Watch and Wait by Jim Branch)