Ecclesiastes 1: 14-15
“14 I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and chasing after the wind. 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.”
Things in this world often seem beyond our control, or out of control. There are many crooked roads that will never be straight, and many people who will always be hungry and in need of shelter.
Christ came to us to make the crooked paths straight; to restore us; to redeem us; to transform us into a people of love, mercy and compassion for one another.
Christ came not only to give us the hope of eternal salvation, but to give us hope in this life; the hope of a better life, a higher life; a life where people live in peace and unity and reach out to those in need, and those who are lacking.
“for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’”(Matthew 25:35-36)
May the love of Christ be with you,
Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)