Trinity Sunday
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The Christian calendar For the past two Sundays we have followed the Christian calendar reflecting on Ascension Sunday and Pentecost. Today is Trinity Sunday when we acknowledge the mystery of the relationship between the Three in One: Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. Hopefully every service is a celebration of the Trinity—on this Sunday however we focus particularly on the mystery, power and beauty of the triune God.
The word ‘Trinity’ does not feature in the Bible- but the reality of the trinity is woven into the fabric of the Biblical story. At Jesus’ baptism there is a wonderful glimpse into the community of the trinity—the Spirit, like a dove, descends on Jesus, and a voice from heaven says “You are my Son whom I love” (Matt 3:17). It is only a glimpse—but even in that brief moment we are witness to the love that exists in the Three in One.
Glimpses of the Trinity are all we are afforded. Donald Miller in Blue Like Jazz says “When we worship God we worship a Being our life experience does not give us the tools with which to understand. If we could, God would not inspire awe.” May we be filled with awe as we dwell on the mystery of the Trinity this morning.
