When asked to explain my faith, I speak of two beliefs that are central to me. First, that Jesus would let nothing separate us from God, by dying on the cross, descending into Hell and overcoming death in the resurrection. Second, I believe that resurrection is God’s signature in the world. As Christians we are blessed to know Christ and to understand resurrection in Him. But God writes resurrection throughout the universe. In every aspect of nature there is resurrection. The cycle is seen in the death and resurrection of each plant and animal.
Today is Earth Day. Understanding that resurrection is always God’s plan means that when we care for creation we are partnering with God. Resurrection promises hope, instigates growth, and demonstrates that we are all connected.
Rabbi Herbert Bronstein tells this story: Two people were in a boat. A person at one end of the boat began to drill a hole in the bottom of the boat. The other person said, “What are you doing drilling a hole in the boat?” And the one drilling the hole said, “Why should you care? It’s not your end of the boat!”
Another name for Earth Day is Resurrection Day. I’m thinking about how we might participate in Resurrection this Earth Day. Got any ideas?
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