Here’s the point I’d like you to recognize as you reflect on this week’s Gospel reading:

God is a verb not a noun.

God is saving us; we are not saving ourselves.

You will always fall short. But God knows that, and loves you, and is saving you anyhow.

Would you despise a baby who can’t find his or her thumb? Or who stumbles when learning to stand and walk? No. These are necessary steps.

God is acting to save us. God HAS acted to save us. That’s the Good News. Our response should be to live lives worthy of what God has already done.

You can view the sermon directly here.