Today is “Sanctity of Life” Sunday.
When we hear that we might think of a lot of different things. That’s understandable. It is a broad topic with a lot of roots feeding multiple issues. Trying to reduce to a singular one or two can be troublesome.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
One of these foundational issues is the fact that people are created by God in His image. People and life are sacred and should be treated that way. We may not like some people; we may disagree with some people; we may be hurt by some people – and want to hurt them back, but our Call from God is to treat them as ones who are precious; worthy; loved.
That means from life (conception) to death – and everything in between.
I love LifeBridge and the amazing people here. I also love that so many of the folks here are involved in ministries and agencies which value people and their life. Ministries like the Sealy Christian Pantry, which seeks to feed and keep alive people. Ministries like the Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center, which celebrates and helps bring and care for the lives of the unborn, the young, the parents, and so many others. Ministries like helping those caught in trafficking or caring for the lives of those at the border (regardless of whether or not they should be here; caring for them because they are here and are precious).
We are pro-life and pro-living – because God is and because Scripture continually testifies to it.
The biggest proof is Jesus destroying death and making resurrection – life – not just the order for our saving faith, but the foundation of the new, everlasting Creation.
God gave life to people in His image. Jesus died and rose so that we would live forever.
Because God is a God of life, and He calls us to love, honor, cherish, and serve the living in all we do.
“Thank You, Lord, for life. Help us to honor You through our lives by serving the living, as Jesus showed in His life and resurrection. In His name and example. Amen.”
Scriptures
- Genesis 1:26-27
- Genesis 1:31
- Genesis 9:6
