God’s act of creating all that is, God’s act of entering our lives in the person of Jesus, God’s everyday act of creating new life – all these are acts of bringing that which is not into being – all acts of originality. To create is to assert ourselves in a way that is risky, that invites stepping into the unknown. Jesus told a story about people who did different things with the “talents” given them. The one who took a risk and utilized those talents multiplied his gift in the world. What can you do to risk what God has given you to expand love and grace int he world?

This is the third week in the series, “Drawn In: Living the Creative Life with God.” Pastor Mary’s message is based on Matthew 25: 14-30.