Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35
Topic: Change is one of the most feared things in life. Most people will go to great lengths to avoid change in both their personal lives and public lives. And, any change in faith is met with even greater resistance. Yet, in all three of our scriptures from the lectionary today the theme is change: change your thoughts, change in life, and a new commandment. We may fear change but it is more than necessary if we are to continue to be faithful to God.