‘The early Christians did not say, in dismay, ‘Look what the world has come to,’ but, ‘Look what has come to the world!’ - E. Stanley Jones
For all of our hand-wringing have we forgotten?
Our Savior dwelt among us (Jn 1:14).
For all of our uncertainty have we forgotten?
Our Savior lived, died, and was buried (1 Jn 3:5, Rom 6:10, Is 53:9).
For all of our short-sighted fear have we forgotten?
Our Savior has been raised and ascended (Acts 13:30, Acts 1:9).
For all of our current and future anxiety have we forgotten?
Our Savior will return to dwell among us once more:
‘And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”’ - Revelation 21:3-4
For our troubled hearts, for our troubled world, this is good news.
Thank you, Lord, that the Gospel is true. That Jesus is on the throne, and we have nothing, and no one to fear. In Your name, amen.
Resting,
AB