Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Portrait of God

Almighty God, Alpha and Omega, the Lord our banner, The Lord who sanctifies, the Lord our peace, the Lord our shepherd, the Lord our righteousness, Most High, Mighty One, Judge, Deliverer, Savior, Redeemer, God our Rock, Logos, Sophia, I AM.

What is your portrait of God?

George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office and declare, "I don't believe in God." Buttrick would give this disarming reply: "Sit down and tell me what kind of God you don't believe in. I probably don't believe in that God either."

One thing that makes us unique is how we all have a different portrait of God. I remember sitting down with Junior High students and asking them to draw a portrait of God. Each child was unique in their own perspective. One child drew a bunch of stick figures. Then she stated, "I can only see God through other people."

How are you drawing a portrait of God for those around you?

3 comments:

Brother Joseph said...

Hello Pastor Dana,

I left you a long comment recently. I hope that you got it. I created a password tried to send it again.

I love your blog!

Brother Joseph

Brother Joseph said...

Hello Pastor Dana,

I am just so happy that you are part of our church. We are blessed that God allowed you to bring your gifts and talents here at Christus Victor Lutheran Church to make us all even richer!

Thanks for all your kindness! (Joseph Cofield)

Your brother in Christ,

Brother Joseph

Pastor Dana said...

Joseph,

My brother in Christ! Thanks for your kind comments. You are a blessing to this church and the community.

Pastor Dana