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| ps from ps (And now back to our Buffalo Bills and Jesus inspired devotions) “Everybody eats!” That’s the catch phrase of the current offensive side of the ball for the Bills this season. And it makes them the most Lutheran football team in the NFL!! After their #1 receiver left last season (don’t let the door hit you in the butt on the way out), the team brought in a few new receivers but also realized that there wasn’t a clear #1 target anymore because everyone had gifts to bring to the team. And therefore, everybody eats! Meaning, everyone is going to get targets and handoffs to spread the wealth and opportunity. And it seems to be working. How does this make them the most Lutheran team in the league? I’m glad you asked. First, Martin Luther wholeheartedly believed in the “ministry of all the baptized.” That means, it you’re a baptized child of God, you have gifts to share in the world. Like talents on the football field, everyone has something to offer in God’s kingdom and it’s important that everyone gets a chance to share those gifts. Second, Paul talked about those same spiritual gifts throughout 1 Corinthians where he emphasizes that there is no #1 Christian but that everyone of us is a needed “part of the body” and is important (see my sermon titled “Even the sphincter has role!” for details). And third, as the Lutheran community, we announce before communion each week that Everybody Eats. All are welcome to the table. Everyone on the roster (God’s children) and team (God’s team) are invited to receive God’s grace through bread and wine, not because of what we’ve done but because of who God is. There it is. Three points. That makes it true! The Bills are the Lutheranest. (Biegnerism). And maybe you are too. So be part of God’s team today. Use the gifts God’s given you for this team and for this world. And enjoy the feast of God’s grace because Everybody Eats! Lord, thanks for the gifts. And thanks for the feast. Go team! Amen Still in One Peace, ps |
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