A Moment w/ Rev. Katie Day

Hello to all!  This month we are so thankful to share a moment with Rev. Katie Day, senior pastor on staff at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Duluth, GA, as she briefly discusses faith as it pertains to our American nation.  Through the words and inspiration found within verses such as Psalm 23 and 91, Matthew 26:26-30 and 36-39, and 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Katie provides the following:

 

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.” Ephesians 2:19-20

I am currently preaching through the book of Ephesians, and am struck by the verses above in the context of the celebration of Independence Day earlier this month. I have heard it said that Christians have “dual citizenship”: we are citizens of the Kingdom of God, but also citizens of whatever nation on earth in which we live. The apostle Paul reminds us that we are united in Christ, citizens of God’s Kingdom, and that truth has repercussions for how we are live in our nation. As a citizen of the United States, I believe that this is the place within God’s Kingdom to which I have been called, and that God invites me – invites us – into the work of serving, leading, and guiding our nation toward God’s love, justice, and righteousness. Psalm 67 says, “May God be gracious to us and bless us, and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.” May these words be our guide, and Paul’s letter our reminder, as we go about our daily lives, responding to God’s daily calling.

 

Thank you, Katie, for your words of encouragement and inspiration.  If you’d like to learn more about Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and Rev. Day, please click http://www.pleasanthillpc.org/.

 

God bless, y’all, and thank you for continuing to support the Lazy Lab Hunting Club ministry!

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