God Loves You, Now Get Over Yourself!
Easter IV 2024 (April 14)
Good Shepherd Sunday
The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd powerfully communicates the fundamental truth “God loves you.” When push comes to shove, this is the fundamental truth we live by and we want to pass on to the next generation of faith.
However, there is another vital truth – even embedded in Psalm 23 – that we want to pass along too: It is not about you! Our lives have an importance to God for the sake of our neighbor and God’s purposes in this world.
A reflection on Baptism, Psalm 23 and how God teaches us these two truths again and again in our lives.