John 3:16–17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

A good friend in college used to love the old reruns of “I Love Lucy.” He would watch them and use lines from the show in conversation. One he used many times was Ricky saying, “Lucy, you got some splaining to do!”

The term “mansplaining” has been around for a while. I wonder if that word was inspiried by Ricky Ricardo? It has a negative connotation, describing the way a man explains something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing way.

I just recently heard the term “Godsplaining,” and I assumed it was also being used in a negative way. While I am sure there are those who use it in a critical way, I was surprised to find out there is a group of Dominican Friars who have a podcast with the title “Godsplaining.”  They are using the term in a positive manner, trying to explain their theology and traditions to the world around them.

That is what each of us has been called to do: tell others what we know about God. The reason we need to do this is that they truly do not know who God is or what He has done for us.

At some point, someone  “Godsplained” to us, telling us the message of God as it is recorded in His Word. They told us about God creating the world in perfection, but man’s desire to “be like God” led them to go against the only rule God had given them. That brought sin and death into this world. In His mercy, God had a plan to rescue us from the death we all deserve. He would come down here, assume human flesh, and live a life without sin in order to pay the penalty our sins deserve in our place. He promised that everyone who put their faith in Jesus and what He did as our substitute would be forgiven and be able to live with Him from now on, forever, as a redeemed, forgiven and loved child.

1 Peter 3:13–16 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

We have all got some “splaining” to do.  “Godsplaining” that is. Lord help us to share what you have shared with us.