Preached by Rev. Erik Kindem.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10; Mark 1:4-11
Summary
The question of HOW Earth came to be the BLUE MARBLE PLANET we know today has spawned fascinating theories. ? Did water come crashing down on the wings of water-bearing comets and asteroids? ? Or was it already present inside the planet, and came to the surface over time?
The latest research points to a likely combination of both of those theories. But whatever OCEANS’ ORIGINS may be on this 3rd Rock from the Sun, there’s no doubt that it’s the presence and prevalence of WATER that enabled LIFE to gain a foothold here, and over deep time, to thrive.
On a Sunday when we recall Christ’s baptism in the Jordan and remember our own, we’re connecting the dots… ? Between OUR LIVES OF FAITH and OCEAN HEALTH; ? between our VOCATION AS STEWARDS and the FATE OF THE WATERS on which all life depends.