It seems that after all of the long journey from Bethlehem to Egypt, Nazareth to Galilee, Jerusalem to Golgotha, we finally end up where we began. ‘Do not be afraid!’ But this time the angels and our risen Lord provide an antidote for our fear. For all of our fears.
In these last few days of Lent step closer. Try to stand at the cross and remember what it was the first time you stood there as a lost sinner.
Then, as the Laodicean Christians were encouraged, listen for the knocking of the Light of the World on your heart’s door and let love in.
Cherished by the One we cherish we are transformed and enabled to love the unlovely with the same love which turned our inner beast into beauty.
…I for one am letting
All my walls fall down
In this place of safety
This child has finally found
I really do hope that, however God made the world, God did not just speak words but sang as well!
We do not know what the future holds so it is important to learn who holds the future and hold on to them (cf James 4v13-17).
The power of Hannah, Mary, Vicky, and even me should not be only about foot-stamping and fist-clenching. This power is a power that is manifested through the renunciation of power. Strength, as we learnt yesterday, being made perfect through weakness.
….mostly, when I sit tending the scratches on my ego after yet another encounter in the briar patch of my life, I realise that I am the only one who can do anything about this.
Let Your blood cover me
Wash me white and set me free
Let Your blood make me clean
Today….
Is it true that we, particularly if we are one of the Abrahamic Faiths committed to Shalom, Salaam, Peace are the reason for so much mayhem, murder and massacre?
Suffolk Vicar 