Grace, Love, and Fellowship

In the Church Calendar, we mark the end of Eastertide with the celebration of Pentecost, which happened last Sunday. In this beautiful tradition, we acknowledge the work of God, from Advent to Pentecost, by having specific periods of time to meditate on every event. The anticipation of Christ’s coming, the Incarnation, Jesus’s Baptism and Ministry, His Death, Resurrection, Ascension, and the coming of the Holy Spirit. 

As we wrote a few weeks ago, we ought to be careful not to look at these events (and celebrations) as if they were disconnected from one another. It is a challenge for us to hold a picture of baby Jesus, as the image of the Incarnate Most High God; alongside the suffering Servant hanging on the Cross; and the triumphant Resurrected One, breathing out the Spirit over his disciples.

Our minds are limited. The Trinity is a mystery to us, but let’s not make the mistake of separating the persons of Father, Son and Spirit. Our God is One. If we are going to grow in our understanding of who God is and who we are in Him, we definitely need His anointing. That’s why when it comes to celebrating Trinity Sunday, we approach it with the same reverence as any one of the other events mentioned. 

 , receive His love, and be transformed by His grace. As Paul says in 2 Cor 13:14,

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

In His mercy, He continues to reveal Himself to us. May we celebrate Trinity Sunday with renewed love for Him. And, as we live out His work of redemption in us, may we approach His throne with humility, gratitude, and expectation for growing in intimacy with Him. 

“Most Powerful Holy Spirit,

come down 

upon us

and subdue us  

From Heaven,

where the ordinary is made glorious,

and glory seems but ordinary,

Bathe us

with the brilliance

of your Light 

like dew.” Amen

(from Celtic Daily Prayer)

Blessings and Peace,

Dr. Christiane and Rev. Todd