We Are Connected

Good Morning!! In the movie AVATAR, their identity with family, group, culture, or heritage came before individual identity. When one greeted another by saying, "I see you," that "I" meant the speaker, as a member of a culture, a tribe, connecting with their ancestors,...sees your connection to them,...and all that is around, even nature.

When Jesus heard [the centurion] he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith."—Luke 7:9 (NRSV)

I look in your eyes and see your mother's care,...your grandfather's teaching. I see that God has been at work in many ways, through many people and over time, preparing us to greet each other. The appropriate response is "and I see you." Again the "I" is the extended family, the village, the tribe -- who are all represented in us. Using "I" affirms that we are intimately related to all those who have helped shape us,...and our responsablity to help shape others.

Work to see others with the eyes of Christ,
...because we are ONE people, drawn unto Him.

God of all nations, give us Your eyes that we may see our connection. Amen.

"Wake up to the countless multitudes who are currently destined for a Christless eternity."