Today in Acts we hear clearly that proclaiming the Good News can be dangerous. Not only can it be perceived as dangerous to others, but it can be dangerous for the one who proclaims as well. Why is this "Good News" so threatening?
The Good News in Christ calls us to change, to be transformed, to live in a whole other way. For those of us who are comfortable (or at least mostly comfortable), there isn't a real good reason to want to change. After all, we're doing all right.
For those in power, there is definitely no good reason to change. If we change things, those in power and authority may have to give up their power and authority.
But Philip reminds us why we might listen to and be transformed by this Good News: Love. Philip reminds us that Jesus laid down his life for us. God does this so that all may know peace. All may have enough. The abundance of Creation will be shared justly. That a New Creation may rise---where there will be no more hunger, no more thirst, and our tears will be wiped away. Of course, this New Creation requires that all power and authority lay in God's hands. Are we brave enough?
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