
Pastor Robert Moore
April 28, 2013
Robert G. Moore, Senior Pastor
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Houston, Texas
The Readings (New Revised Standard Version) and Psalm (ELW) for the Day:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 148 The splendor of the LORD is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Revelation 21:1–6
John 13:31–35
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
We have heard the word this morning in the marvelous readings of sacred scripture. That is, of course, why we have gathered, to hear the voice of God addressing us, just the way we yearn to hear a parent speak to us lovingly with the words, “my son, my daughter” or simply “Bobby” or “Kay.”
I grew up in a time that perhaps is past but perhaps is not completely behind us. In our society for some reason it was difficult to deal with the words, “I love you.” Continue reading