Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 12:18-29 and Luke 13:10-17

Jerry Lee Lewis is known for “A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On!” Our texts all seem to have moments when people listening and seeing SHOULD be shaking! To their core!

Jeremiah, quite the “youngster,” is being called to be a prophet and such a call is overwhelming him: “Alas….I can’t speak….I am too young!” God insists and reassures the lad!

Jesus heals on the Sabbath and the synagogue ruler gets upset, then gets scolded, and the people are rejoicing! I can imagine the “shaking” of the routine of synagogue worship that day.

And the Hebrews text uses the words “terrifying,” “tremble,” and a “voice that shook the earth.” And the word “shaken” no less than 5 times. These 11 verses cry out for a visual rendition before our very eyes!

Powerful descriptions of the life of faith together. And somehow all “the company of heaven” (Hebrews 12:23) is with us in our living into these words and stories and experiences!

If we are even the least bit moved “shaken” as we worship and hear the scriptures read, we are the better for it! And this August week ahead will be filled with confidence in what God wants for us the Beloved and for those yet to join in being called, healed, and reassured all will be well!

Join the “assembly” (Hebrews 12:23) this Sunday in worship.

Blessings!

Pastor Barry