In recent days, I have been hearing with increasing frequency conversations about the future. It seems that the recent economic crises have shaken us from our collective drowsiness, and brought to the fore our deep-seated fears that somehow our way of life may be changing, and we are helpless to stop it. It doesn’t seem to matter whether those I talk to are religious or not, whether they claim the Way of Jesus, or some other way, the despair seems to be prolific.
So what’s up with that?
Man, listen here! We have so much to rejoice over – and we are unsettled by the prospect that our money will go away?
So what’s up with that?
Man, listen here! We have so much to rejoice over – and we are unsettled by the prospect that our money will go away?
“I’m giving you peace – my peace, peace that nothing and no-one else can give,
and I’m giving it to you” -Jesus
Let’s not forget that we have hope, hope that transcends the shifting uncertainties and swirling possibilities of time and space, and we who claim Jesus the Christ have staked all we are or have on one Hope beyond all hopes. The Hope of a God who came and showed us the sheer impotence of the existential, the vast inconsequence of what is, bringing us something better in a Kingdom not of this world. The question is, do we really believe?
“I know WHO I have believed in, and I’m convinced that He is completely able to hold safe that which I’ve given to Him, until He comes into His own…” -Paul
In times of widespread trouble, in days of darkness and doubt, in moments of crisis both personal and communal, we have promises that transcend the temporal limitations of whatever crisis we find ourselves in! I’m talking about hope! Do you think for one moment that He has ceased to be involved? Do you think that this is no longer a story He is telling? Don’t be afraid, don’t despair – this is your moment, because it’s His! This is the time for love to shine, for hope to gleam brightly in the eyes of the Children of the Kingdom. If people ever needed to see what God reigning in our lives looked like, it’s now. If there’s ever been a moment when we need people of faith, hope, and most of all, love- we’re in it!
We have to let go our self, to see outside of our own story, to truly live! All we have to do is take another step after the One who called us, or maybe a first step of faith.
“Don’t grow weary while doing good, when it’s the right season,
we will reap the harvest if we don’t lose heart” -Paul
Today we need to kick fear to the curb and throw ourselves into the opportunities and challenges of life. It’s not as if we’re doing this alone – He’s there, ever step, our best, brightest, and only hope…
Peace,
The Suburban Vagabond
Let’s not forget that we have hope, hope that transcends the shifting uncertainties and swirling possibilities of time and space, and we who claim Jesus the Christ have staked all we are or have on one Hope beyond all hopes. The Hope of a God who came and showed us the sheer impotence of the existential, the vast inconsequence of what is, bringing us something better in a Kingdom not of this world. The question is, do we really believe?
“I know WHO I have believed in, and I’m convinced that He is completely able to hold safe that which I’ve given to Him, until He comes into His own…” -Paul
In times of widespread trouble, in days of darkness and doubt, in moments of crisis both personal and communal, we have promises that transcend the temporal limitations of whatever crisis we find ourselves in! I’m talking about hope! Do you think for one moment that He has ceased to be involved? Do you think that this is no longer a story He is telling? Don’t be afraid, don’t despair – this is your moment, because it’s His! This is the time for love to shine, for hope to gleam brightly in the eyes of the Children of the Kingdom. If people ever needed to see what God reigning in our lives looked like, it’s now. If there’s ever been a moment when we need people of faith, hope, and most of all, love- we’re in it!
We have to let go our self, to see outside of our own story, to truly live! All we have to do is take another step after the One who called us, or maybe a first step of faith.
“Don’t grow weary while doing good, when it’s the right season,
we will reap the harvest if we don’t lose heart” -Paul
Today we need to kick fear to the curb and throw ourselves into the opportunities and challenges of life. It’s not as if we’re doing this alone – He’s there, ever step, our best, brightest, and only hope…
Peace,
The Suburban Vagabond
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