Explosion

Acts 10:34-36

Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.



As it is now 1 a.m., the explosions have finally died down outside. Today is July 4 and, as Americans, we are celebrating our independence; or at least, we are supposed to be.

The holiday is actually called Independence Day, but I hear it referred to, more often, as 'July the 4th'. I suppose Independence is an awfully big word to squeeze on to a bottle rocket. It seems to me that Independence Day becomes, increasingly, the day that local law enforcement officers are callous to small explosions.

I would venture that the same trend is setting in for Christianity: no longer do we strive for Christ-likeness. Now, the goal is to achieve a quick explosive burst: 'How can I grow this Wednesday?', 'Will I look holy enough on Sunday?', 'Will I get the emotional high that I seek on this retreat?'.

Well, check the scripture. It doesn't matter if you're an American, it doesn't matter if you're from the South. God's kingdom is coming to all believers, everywhere and there is no stopping him.