Two things strike me in today's readings. First, the ark of safety in which Noah and his family are preserved. The whole world is taken but Noah, his family, and the animals are left behind, in a vessel which only God can steer, preserved by the hand of God. Is it any wonder that in historical church building design people sit in the "nave" (Latin for "ship") and look all together toward the area where they celebrate communion with the one who gave himself for the Church? Is it any wonder that this Church is seen as an ark of safety? The second thing that strikes me is the high opinion Jesus has of those who believe on him. Those who believe on him are his mother, his sisters, and his brother. He will call no man "father" and it appears that Joseph is gone by the time Jesus is an adult. What an honor to have your Lord and Savior look upon you and call you his brother, his sister, even his mother. He has brought us into this safe community, gathered in him, as one family.
Lord, guide your people this day. Continue to give us the perfect safety in life and salvation you have shown us before and which you have promised us.
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