“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” ― G.K. Chesterton
Let’s be honest. Trusting God is difficult, especially when the headlines remind us that there’s nothing new about Newtown. The killing of so many of our young children in Newtown Connecticut has left some asking the question, “Has our Nation lost its soul?”
People are crying out for a modern day Moses, to lead them out of the wilderness, while arguing about the existence of values, right and wrong, and truth. We want to stand on our morals while demanding that morals don’t exist. But, if there is no “right and wrong”, than why do we morn the dead?
Unto us a child is born and he shall save us from our sins. –Isaiah 9:6
King Herod killed many children to try to keep his crown (Matthew 2:16). The killer in Newtown destroyed many lives. Every heart has the potential for evil. Every life needs a redeemer. This Christmas my prayer is that we would remember that Jesus is the remedy for our broken world. He is the one who saves and brings transformation from the inside out in ways that affect how we connect with our community, especially when it’s hurting.
Blessings,
Pastor Matthew Shorack