What does “New Life” look like?
We are promised new life in Baptism. The whole life of the believer then, is one of experiencing new life. How can that be when we are older? A reflection on how the crucified and risen Lord shows up in our lives, again and again, to put to death the old life and bring about the new life!
The image comes from a website “New Life Requires A New Lifestyle“
June 18, 2023
Pastor Rob returned from his trip to Tanzania, where he visited the medical missionaries, Jodi and Stephen Swanson. They are a nurse and doctor who work with children in pediatrics and neonatology.
In the Gospel this week (Matthew 9:34-10:8), Jesus sends out medical missionaries. It was powerful for Pastor Rob to see this same ministry of healing, inaugurated nearly two millennia ago, continue on in the ministry the Swansons do.
Pastor Rob also commissioned the congregation today, reminding them that all who are baptized are also medical missionaries. Well, sort of; not that we all go back to medical school, but we are all participants in God’s mission of healing the body, mind and soul of others. With this commissioning comes the assurance and discover of two things: The cross and the resurrection.
The above picture is of Dr. Stephen Swanson. The picture here is of Jodi ministering to a child in the NICU.
