In Christ’s name we can do more than anyone would imagine, given who we are. In our sinfulness we’re no different from anyone else in the church, nor indeed from anyone outside the church. By God’s boundless favour we’ve been lifted into this lifeboat, this fellowship that exists thanks to Christ’s reconciling love.
We’re all in the same boat together with our gracious Lord, Jesus Christ. We’re sinners who are freely forgiven for Jesus’ sake. God has given us the opportunity to know and experience the life-giving love of God in Christ Jesus. He honours us as guests at his table. We’re loved without limit and freely forgiven. God gives us the opportunity to show that love and forgiveness to each other, so that others might see and know the wonderful, gracious life and love that God is eager to share.
