Our son, Bobby, completed his Masters program at Baker University and graduation was scheduled today. The weather forced the cancellation of the ceremony. Probably add it in this spring. Did not mind not driving in the snow. Feel bad for Bobby’s friend who flew in from California...
The work was finished but the ceremony was postponed.
A missed ceremony does not negate the work. But celebration is important. It is important in living our faith.
Faith is essential.
Many things are vital, if not essential.
Baptism? Holy Communion? Prayer? Scripture? All vital to a living faith.
Paul put it like this. “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (Galatians 5:6)
Essential - faith.
Vital , meaningful, helpful, important - the other elements of our faith.
Some would agree with this. Some would disagree.
The celebrations and practices are signs that validate the faith.
A snow storm that keeps many from the celebration does not negate the finished work. But it does cause us to hunger and thirst for more.
See you next week.
It’s been a good day. I hope you’ve had a good day too.
Steve
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