WYSIWYG

In the earlier days of word processing, we had to know special codes and formatting mumbo jumbo in order to make a simple text document look proper when printed. The screen was filled with goobledy gook that was undecipherable to most minds. But one day, the world of “wysiwyg” was born and it was good….very good. What you see is what you get! We could now actually see what text was bold, where the italicized phrases were, and identify underlined words. It was right there! And so goes much of the human experience, we just complicate matters with a lot of mumbo jumbo that we don’t understand. Yet, we do seek the world of “wysiwyg”.

When overwhelmed with the devastation of storms, the ravages of disease, the conflict among peoples and nations and the times of grief that touch our lives, our “screens” seem unreadable. We ask as John asked of Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come…?” We cannot see the reality of a faith that offers comfort, direction, wholeness, love and peace through the hearts and hands of the disciples of Jesus. For many, Lent is the time to see the text through intentional study, prayer, worship and outreach. Are we encouraging and offering our congregation the opportunity to know Jesus simply and clearly?

"Day by day, Day by day, Oh Dear Lord, Three things I pray, To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly, Day by day."
- from GODSPELL