This Sunday we remember God’s creation in the animal world.
Kira’s work across the world with animals is not only connecting with her faith but continuing to carry out conservation of many species in many countries.
She is connecting with 10,000 species scientists from almost every country, with partners like
Zoos, Aquariums, Botanic gardens, Corporate agencies and Government agencies.
Many rivers and wetlands are being revived and cleaned so that in the environment, people and animals can share the spaces. This is happening world wide.
Today we hear about some of the places in NSW where programs and places are being developed.
New hope is being given to species in our environment. Rivers are being refreshed.
Our lives depend, directly and indirectly, on the integrity of forests.
We need to make ourselves aware of the biodiversity and ecosystems functions, upon which we all depend.
The Season of Creation is a time of celebration as well as a time to commit to a ministry of healing our Earth, with Christ and creation as our partners.
When Jesus encounters this woman, he learns something! Galilee was the “bread basket of the region” yet there was not enough food for the people living there. This woman knew there should be enough food for everyone.
In the most unlikely places you can find someone who sees and knows the lavishness of God in his Kingdom.
God’s dream for the world, is woven into the world where we live. Some would argue we need to ‘begin again!’
Will the earth be scorched or flourish? Might hope be found in re-creating a world of shared wealth, appreciation of other cultures, and global harmony instead of conflict, and a long term view of what makes life liveable?
Jesus offered restoration and hope in life, live differently – hope and action!
Today is not about people fighting but about fighting stuff that is spiritual.
Making us want to live well and the qualities needed as followers of Jesus.
What we need to cut through all the stuff in life that directs us away from Living the Jesus way.
Look around your neighbourhood and garden and see what animals are blessing you with their presence. How can we bless them with our presence? Be like St Francis and imitate the life of Christ to humans and Animals?
We observe moral challenges as we consciously impact the world.
Created in God’s image, can we find Theologian, Paul Tillich’s idea, “God is the Ground of our Being.”
Most have some difficulties in their lives. Jesus’s point was, that rather than seeking prosperity and ease, if we desire to follow after him then we may have to pay a price for Christ’s sake. Currently the trend is to follow your own heart but Jesus says deny yourself and follow him.
Our human experience can never be separated from the well-being of our planet. Wisdom can be ‘home spun’ by letting the earth and it’s creatures speak to us.
