Hope is what you get when you suddenly realize that a different worldview is possible, a worldview in which the rich, the powerful, and the unscrupulous do not after all have the last word. The same worldview shift that is demanded by the resurrection of Jesus is the shift that will enable us to transform the world.
Interpretation
Hope arises when we acknowledge the possibility of a new perspective that challenges the status quo.
This quote emphasizes that hope is born from the realization that our perceptions of the world can be transformed. It suggests that a shift in our worldview, especially one that acknowledges justice and equity, can empower us to effect meaningful change, aligning with themes of resurrection and renewal, as exemplified in the teachings of Jesus.
In practice
In a speech about social justice, one might use this quote to inspire the audience to believe in the possibility of change.
The resurrection completes the inauguration of God's kingdom. . . . It is the decisive event demonstrating thet God's kingdom really has been launched on earth as it is in heaven." "The message of Easter is that God's new world has been unveiled in Jesus Christ and that you're now invited to belong to it.
True worship doesn't put on a show or make a fuss; true worship isn't forced, isn't half-hearted, doesn't keep looking at its watch, doesn't worry what the person in the next pew is doing. True worship is open to God, adoring God, waiting for God, trusting God even in the dark.
Most of the things that really matter require faith. How do I know that my wife loves me? How do I know that Mozarts Jupiter Symphony is sublime and beautiful? There are all sorts of things which come at a more lowly level than that - How do I know that two plus two equals four? There are different layers, different types of knowing.
To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry.
Without God's Spirit, there is nothing we can do that will count for God's kingdom. Without God's Spirit, the church simply can't be the church.
I'm not a universalist, and the way I talk about final loss is this: People worship idols - money, whatever. Their humanness gets reshaped around the idol - you become like what you worship. That's one of the basic spiritual laws.
I am very, very hopeful about the American South - I believe that we will lead America to what Dr. King called 'the beloved community.'
As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you.
Where there is lack, God’s abundance is on the way. Hold on. Have faith. It’s coming.
What the history of aviation has brought in the 20th century should inspire us to be inventors and explorers ourselves in the new century.
You are invited to the festival of this world and your life is blessed.
You are an uncut gemstone of priceless value. Cut and polish your potential with knowledge, skills and service and you will be in great demand throughout your life.
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