The Season of Creation comes to a close with a vision of God’s holy mountain: a place where we recognize God’s ongoing relationship with Creation, and a call for Creation to live out the spirit of shalom. Living in the midst of the climate crisis and COVIS-19 pandemic, we have an even greater desire to find hope for the future. To help create the vision that God puts forth, we must step forward, care for one another, and care for Planet Earth. How do Isaiah’s words offer us a blueprint for what is possible? In what ways are we called to be part of God’s story, creating hope, renewal and rebirth in these times?
Most people have experienced the grandeur, mystery, challenge, invitation, awe of mountains. Even for those who have experienced painful or difficult things on mountains –or who find mountains oppressive –still the sense of them can be powerful.
Personal Reflection:
God is always creating things anew. Even as one thing dies, another comes to life. As plants and animals return to earth, they nurture the growth of new beings. In this kind of world, how can we do anything but rejoice? When we remember out place in Creation, and how we can support one another, life on God’s “holy mountain” –this planet –becomes wonderful beyond our imagination
- When have you had a moment of rejoicing on a mountain or hill?
- This week, what’s one thing you can do to prioritize caring for God’s creation?