Mar 22

Where is God: God in Action

Jesus healed the blind man on the Sabbath, breaking one of the commandments of not doing work on that day.  Through this healing miracle we realize God is deepening the meaning of Sabbath observance.  The Pharisees used the solid logic of their time but missed the work God was doing right in front of them.  God’s ways are not our ways, and He does new and unexpected things.  Sometimes we must risk “healing on the Sabbath” as an act of deeper obedience.  We become empowered to live in new ways.

About The Author

Deacon Janice was ordained to the vocational diaconate in the Diocese of Nebraska in January, 2004, serving at St. Andrew's Omaha. After relocating to the Diocese of Central Florida, she served for 12 years at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Orlando, focusing on adult formation and pastoral care. Deacon Janice is a graduate of Education for Ministry (EfM) and has mentored groups for many years. At St. Peter's she works with the children and youth music ministry and organizes the Outreach efforts of the parish.