Gen/ 19:15-29; Mt. 8:23-27
Not withstanding all of her opportunities, not withstanding all her special warnings from heaven, Lot’s wife lived and died godless, imnpenitent, and unbelieving. She kept up a form of religion for fashion’s sake and not from feeling. She did as the other’s did around her in Lot’s house; she conformed to her husband’s religion; she allowed herself to be towed along in his wake. But all this time, her heart was wrong in the sight of God–in other words she had no sense of God’s presence or of care for others. The world was in her heart, and her heart was in the world. In this state she lived, and in this state she died. I have noticed some of the TV shows–”New York Prep”, “Housewives of New Jersey” reflect the same mentality. It is all about them, simply them and them alone. This is the self centeredness that we see through out our society, the self-centeredness that leads to destruction. I saw it tonight in the one young man, who had beaten up two others because they had cheated him, and whose life was centered around making money–himself–and only him alone. The God of Jesus Christ brings us out of ourselves, allows us to see others around us, to have concern and care. I have found in my own life that when I think about others, serve them, my life is far better. Spirituality is about seeing ourselves as a part of the community, of not be alone, of sharing, giving, being concerned for one another.
I cooked, served meal, and went to bed early, simply exhausted. It was great serving the meal alone. I could dwell upon the people around me, and focus on them. One young man was struggling with a number of things and I spent an hour with him, it was a great meal. Great time. Deo Gratis! Thanks be to God!
