"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
1Cr 1:3
Haven't I been here before?
What makes me think that just because I have already waited that I shouldn't have to wait more?
Today I'm reminded that waiting forces us to slow down so that we might see things we missed before. Like that bunch of wildflowers in the median... and like our study in 1 Cor 1 last night.
Slowing down, we camped out on the word "grace." What does it mean to say "grace to you" ...especially when you are getting ready to correct someone? Is it a wish for that one to grow in grace? Is it a way of softening the blow? Is it just a formula Paul used in his letters without much thought? Kinda like a signature block that says "kindest regards" with every email that goes out?
Something to ponder. But traffic's moving so I'd better get back to the business of commuting...
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