“Behold what you are, become what you receive.” St. Augustine “Behold what you are, become what you receive,” reminds me that we come to communion and relationship with God, as we are – imperfect people. Today’s parable speaks of the weeds and wheat that are planted in the ground and the conflicting feeling of living with weeds in life. This parable tells the story of “…human striving, over and over again. We are weak and foolish at the same time; we are beloved and blessed. We hold on to that which works death in us and among us. For us to live, God must destroy our sin.” Considering today’s parable and St. Augustine’s words, I find myself asking the question, “As weedy wheat, what do I need to receive from God?” Several summers ago, I was serving as chaplain at the Lutheran House at Chautauqua, I saw a story of weeds and wheat comes to life, although the wheat in this story was a bunch of bananas. This...
Life is tough, but hope is tougher.