From our hymnal, Baptized and Set Free (ELW 453)
"We are people created, chosen by God. Then we're washed, ever gently, in mercy and love. Sin has power no more. Jesus opened the door to a fountain bringing healing, and wholeness and more."
This Sunday we will be pausing at a river called Jordan. Jesus will take the plunge. You might smartly wonder "what in the world for?" The baptism we know is a baptism of forgiveness of sin and a return to God. What compelled Jesus to go to that river?
"Jesus opened the door to a fountain." What a great image. One can say that living in the Spirit of Christ, in the New Creation, is like drinking from a fire hose (thanks for the image Jim Mosier). Drink up. There will always be plenty.
Ed Stresino painted this interpretation of the Baptism of Christ. What I notice are circular patterns, and the idea that Jesus' baptism has something to do with the whole earth. You will also see a Trinity in the waters, The Seeing Eye of God, the Spirit, and the Savior bearing the cross. Other interpretations are up to you.
Where is this fountain directed toward for you? For me it is the spirit of adventure as I begin 2012. I think we're in for a wild and wonderful water ride. Try saying that ten times fast!
"Joy is a net of love that can catch souls" (Mother Teresa)
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A wild and wonderful ride in 2012 and beyond. And, with a word for the year, like Dare!, I think I'll have many adventures.
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