I have been thinking about those holy moments we encounter along our faith journeys. At the death of his wife Sarah, Abraham wants to bury her. Into the story comes a non-Israelite king who works with Abraham to find an appropriate place to bury her. Abraham needs to memorialize the moment and have a special place to bury his wife; the king recognizes that need and helps make it happen. A special time for Abraham.
Moses encounters the presence of God in a burning bush. It is holy ground. Something special takes place. And in that moment, Moses signs on to lead God's people. A special moment in Moses' life that pushes him in a new direction.
What holy moments have you had along your faith journey?
The final night at a campfire at Kirkmont can be a special place.
Sitting beside your loved and holding her hand while she dies can take you to a holy place.
Watching a baby born and seeing God's handiwork can shape your worldview as you recognize the holiness of the moment.
I notice that Abraham needed someone to help him in his holy moment. I wonder at how Moses' encounter with the holy pushed him outside his normal parameters. I ponder the holy moments I have encountered.
Peace,
Richard
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment