We are living in a very important and emotional time... This year's election was particularly heated, and throughout the campaign, there has been a lot of animosity and division. Today I see people who are celebrating, and I see people who are grieving. Our lives are filled with emotion, but the Bible teaches us to put our hope in God first.
"those who hope in the Lordwill renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint.”
-Isaiah 40:31
I was considering this while I was at my 9 year old's soccer practice. The kids were having a passionate discussion about who the next president should be, and they were cheering and booing each other for their beliefs. Now personally, I find it rather unlikely that these kids had a detailed understanding of each candidate's politics. However, they were still drawn into the emotion. They wanted clear lines to decide who was in and who was out. On the way home, my son was talking to me about the divisions. It bothers him that some of the kids, who he's become friends with, have drawn these lines. That kind of thing bothers me too. It hurts me to see so many wonderful people divide themselves from each other.
We are beginning a new sermon series this week entitled: God is in Charge and that's a Good Thing. We will be diving into the Bible to discover people who found unity instead of division. Even in divisive times, God's love can unite us. Every person's vote is important, but it is also important to remember that Christ asked all of us to be His hands and feet. It is my hope that we would all search for God's love instead of division. Today I pray that we as a church can continue to share hope and grace around the world.
Peace,
Pastor Brian
