Reflection on the scriptures – Luke 8:26-39

Guest preacher: Kimberly Young. In the hymn “Nothing Between,” by Rev. Charles A. Tindley, the lyrics invite us to consider a life of faith where nothing – read that again, NOTHING – stands between us and the love of God in Jesus Christ. What would life look like if nothing (i.e. money, privilege, immigration status, race, gender identity, etc.) stood between us and God’s love? What would life look like if nothing (i.e. prejudice, racism, xenophobia, sexism, classism, etc.) stood between us and God’s love? The invitation of the hymn is to let NOTHING stand between us and a life and faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

Whatever your worry – whatever binds you from being everything God has created you to be – through the power of God in Jesus Christ, you are loosed. The love of God in Jesus Christ frees you from all that keeps you from living into God’s will for your life. And there is but one proper response: the community rejoices. Your freedom is my freedom; Jesus’ freedom is our freedom. Guest Preacher: Kimberly Young, WSUMC’s Director of Church and Community Engagement