Christ is risen!
Through the weeks of Easter we will be looking at the readings from the Revelation to John, commonly called the Apocalypse. It is filled with incredible Visions of God meant to encourage those who were persecuted for being part of the early Christian community. Revelation’s Visio Dei (Vision of God) can inspire and guide us today as we participate in God’s vision for us and the world .
Today we reflect on the vision of God who is seated on the throne. The throne is the place of power and authority. Even today we have thrones in our political institutions. The ones on the throne are to be listened to and obeyed. But what if they’re corrupt? What if the one on the throne is abusive and unjust? What if Emperor Domitian is on the throne? What if economic strategies that harm God’s creation is on the throne? We gather around God’s throne, and with all creation sing out with a full voice: “Let God’s ways be our ways!”
I wonder how we exercise power on the thrones we sit.
A service of Holy Communion. All our welcome.