In the midst of this Advent season,
characterized as it is by themes such as Hope, Peace, Joy and Love,
we find ourselves faced with the challenge of manifesting those
qualities in a world which often seems to be defined by fear,
violence, suffering, and partisan strife. As we watch and wait and
anticipate the ongoing advent of God’s presence in the world, we
who claim to be followers of the Prince of Peace would do well to
remember that the Babe of Bethlehem didn’t remain in the manger. He
grew up and became the man who challenged all of us to love our
enemies, to reach out with compassion to the last, the lost, and the
least among us, to risk everything for the sake of Shalom, and to
always remember that God is forever here, now, in the very midst of
this life. As we move ever closer to our celebration of Christ’s
birth, I invite you to join with the angels in proclaiming peace on
earth and good will to all. May we do so with our words, with our
actions, and with every fiber of our being.
-
Pastor Roger
(keeping
my feet firmly planted in the flow)
