The dance of blessing.(JULY 3)(FAith)(Brief Article)

Sojourners Magazine | July 1, 2005| | Copyright

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17; Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Responding to a hierarchical temple and an elitist religious life, Jesus calls for a life-giving spirituality that can laugh, cry, and dance. Jesus is more than a law-giving preacher of commandments and golden rules; he gives (and lives) a way that is celebratory in its servanthood and gladly generous in its sacrifices. Attuned to the tragedies already carried by much of humanity, his way offers gracious good news: "[M]y yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30).

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