Saturday’s Reflection
IN THE BEST of all possible worlds, faith’s witnesses could participate in a “witness protection program.” You could freely speak your word in testimony to God’s transforming power and know that if it created any waves you would be whisked away to a “safe house.” There you could peaceably live in anonymity, free of reprisals from the powers that be — ecclesial, political, or social.
However, faith’s witness is never anonymous because it comes from particular individuals and groups who live within and speak to particular locales and situations. As a result, faith’s witness is never without risk; the goal is not safety but transformation. God does not give us false identities to disguise our voice or cloak who we truly are. God beckons us to trust the word of “do not be afraid” and then bids us speak as witnesses to the holy in life.
- John Indermark
Do Not Live Afraid
From page 69 of Do Not Live Afraid: Faith in a Fearful World by John Indermark. Copyright © 2009 by John Indermark. All rights reserved. Used by permission. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
Today’s Question
Have you ever tried to hide from God or from others while using a false identity? Share your reflections.
Today’s Scripture Reading
This Week …
- Special Need:
- This Week: Pray for spiritual seekers. Add your prayer to the Prayer Wall.
- Tips for Your Spirit:
- So, now you know you are a Lover, Mystic, Prophet, or Sage. (If not, take the Spiritual Types Test.) Did you know that each of the spiritual types has a favorite way to pray? Check it out: Praying as We Are.
- Saints, Inc.:
- This week we remember Polycarp (February 23).
- Lectionary Readings:
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