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Vulnerable Faith Devotional Thoughts: Chapter 7 Shalom

Chapter 7 Shalom
After today, I only have 2 sections left: the conclusion and Patrick’c breastplate. I have enjoyed this journey thoroughly.

Time to begin. The incarnation of Christ transforms hearts and communities. This is what missional is. Its the living shalom that is Christ, Christ in us—in me. Be the little Christ and live and love and make friends and listen and act justly and love mercy. “That is the mission of birthing and restoring shalom to the world is in Christ, by Christ, and for the honour of Christ.” Peace/shalom is “Physical/material well being, social/relational harmony, and morality/ethics.” That last one is the least emphasized in the Bible. Western culture, my culture (sort of) skews what I “hear” as I read the Bible. I think Sola Scriptura is a fallacy because it is impossible—culture, language, and so much more affect our interpretation of meaning. Or at the very least "I do not think it means what you think it means." Must think and pray about this more. 


Present salvation—shalom, is a big deal. Bigger than our get out of jail free card. It is huge. It is eternal but we/I often place the emphasis on eternal to the FUTURE and not PRESENT!

Love feast— must learn more. “The meal is our communion.” I do this as part of the tribe, the mission organization, I belong to (that belongs to me) but I thought it was just our thing. Need to hear the whole story. Communion is full of joy and hope and peace. Its transformational. As a matter of fact, I am off to have a Victoria Day brunch with some great tribe friends right now. 


Jesus help me.

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