I am reminded of the rabbit who said to the fox, "Do not put me in that brier patch," when that was exactly what the rabbit wanted. Like the rabbit, we're often sure what would be good for us, especially when what we perceive is comfortable - or in the case of the fox, threatens our comfort.. In this context, the tribes of Reuben and Gad want to pasture their herds of cattle on the familiar side of the river rather than cross over into the Promised Land. The metaphor for the life in the Spirit illustrates that we just might not see all the particulars of that leap of faith we've heard about. The Holy One beacons us to deepen our contemplation of Love Peace and Justice and perhaps act on revelation, a risky step into the dark unknown. Our Faith, the action side of Eternal Grace, takes the first watery step into the Jordan, and beholds Glory with hindsight. Shalom, Mother BE
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