Greetings Beloved Community. Today's reading comes from Exodus 12:29-32. It's the painful story of the 10th plague that hits Egypt, killing the firstborn. It's a complicated reading that leaves many questions.
One way to view this reading is as an allegory- a tale that tells us of the unfortunate consequences that can happen when leaders lead with ego, human life is not respected, fear is allowed to oppress others, and a nation's workforce is not seen as important as the work. What we witness in Exodus is how nature suffers, agriculture suffers, animals suffer, healthy bodies suffer, the economy suffers and innocent children suffer as well.
It seems that we are experiencing this right now. Our youngest and most innocent are being affected by the Corona pandemic, as well as how we are responding (or not responding) to it. Their lives will forever be changed and shaped by this moment.
I pray we find ways to watch over our young and our youth and keep them as safe as we can from the pain that's being manifested.
In peace and love, Pastor George
A UCC Pastor's walk through the spiritual waters of Scripture, pop culture and life.
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