When we talk about the ‘voices inside our heads’ I wonder how the hearer takes that. I mean the voice that tells you you aren’t good enough, the voice that tells you that your life has not counted for anything, and reminds you of EVERY, SINGLE MISTAKE, yes every one. My angry button gets pushed when I hear Christian preachers yammering on about our sin so long that we, the hearers, go directly to that place where the voices live, and cannot get out.
Jesus does not want that for us. Period.
This is the third week I have talked about 1 John in our sermon time at Holy Cross. And this week’s verses point us to this truth – God is not about condemning you, God is not about adding to your never ending stress. God is about love. And the words of chapter 4 ring with the comfort of truth – Life, Hope, Truth.
It’s important to remember, my friends, that the noise of the world cannot diminish you, if you trust on that which gives you Life, Hope and Truth. So my friends, consider yourself freed to help others, to graciously excuse yourself from the presence of those who nag you, and live into the abundance of life. All of y’all are of God, little children. Don’t forget it. Amen. See you in church at Holy Cross Lutheran in Salem, Oregon, at 1998 Lansing Ave NE at 9:30 am, this Sunday.