1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Epiphany 7 - Year C
Hope leads to boldness!
Hope that doesn't lead to boldness is wishful thinking.
So what is the more that you are hoping? Does it go as far as resurrection? Yes, your resurrection.
Now, with your eye firmly fixed on such hope that brings boldness, go ahead - bold away!
What will that boldness lead to in your own spiritual disciplines that will go beyond a Lenten trial period?
What will that boldness lead to in your own family (however you define that)?
What will that boldness lead to in your own congregation and denomination/one-true-church/sect/etc.?
What will that boldness lead to in your culture, particularly in its political, economic, and educational life?
What will that boldness lead to in your experience of G*D?
Where is an extreme makeover needed? When will you be about that business because you have emboldening hope?
http://www.kairoscomotion.org/lectionary/2004/february2004.html