The Journey Continues

Last night, we had an amazing church service. This was the first time that Horizon has ever had a church service without music. Instead, we tapped into other means of worship through stories, lectio divina, and art. During the service, Jim also shared an amazing video. During the video, I thought back to these verses in Colossians (see previous posts).

18-20 He was supreme in the beginning and—leading the resurrection parade—he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he's there, towering far above everything, everyone. So spacious is he, so roomy, that everything of God finds its proper place in him without crowding. Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross.

Broken and dislocated pieces of the universe?

During the video, all I could think about was that young guy in the Dominican Republic. This boy has an infection in his mouth and treatment is not currently available for him.

Several of my friends have newborn or recently born kids. A few Fridays ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to hold one of these precious gifts of life, Bennett. Holding this little guy, I was in awe.

Yet, down in the D.R., there is this guy in need of help, in need of love, in need of healing. This contrast is almost haunting. I pray that somehow Jesus' blood will give "vibrant harmony" to this boy and his family.