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Just the other day there
were robins in one of the courtyard trees at the Polson church. On the
way to Dayton that same week newborn calves on stilt legs jumped circles
around their mothers. The days are getting longer and warmer. No doubt
about it, the signs of spring are here.
Jesus tells the
Pharisees to look for the signs of the times. In that case, the signs
he told them to watch for were ominous – signs of the coming end – but
for his followers they were signs of a coming hope.
During the
Lenten season, as we approach the crux of the Christian year, we are
reminded of events of terror and mystery. But these are events that end
in glory and hope. The coming of Spring reminds us of the hope God
gives us. And the signs are all around us to see. New life, returning
life, longer days and warmer, a sunrise and a sunset after dreary,
overcast days, a better day after a string of long dark months. They
are all signs of the hope to come, the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
Shalom,
Dave
P.S. A big thank you from Marsha
and I for your many notes and tokens of appreciation during this
“Pastor’s Appreciation Month.” We are indeed grateful, especially for
the chance to serve God together with such a caring group of folk. |
