Issue 26 Creation HopeBlog | The message of hope, preached all the more
The message of hope, preached all the more
Author: Andy PeckPost Date: 13.03.21
I was given the theme, ‘Planting for the Future’ for my Pause for Thought contribution on BBC Radio 2. It caused me to reflect on the intricate processes running through creation.
For example, we know photosynthesis is the process of plants making their own food with glucose and oxygen. There is much to be said about the process of planting a seed, delicate and oftentimes tiny in their form. They encapsulate immense potential to grow into something strong and beautiful; this, coupled with the idea that light and dark are equally important to the process, causes one to pause for a moment.
Yes, indeed, when I do look at the detail of creation, I stare in wonder – but does this tell us about our Creator and how does this shape our message as the church?
As we continue in the new year, full of hope and expectation, challenging moments still exist for many people. The Bible speaks to us about how we should mourn with those who mourn, and we do, as the world reels from a global pandemic: families mourn loved ones no longer with us; some have lost their livelihoods in the thick of lockdown and struggle to make ends meet. We also hold a myriad of other situations and stories untold. The darkness however, presents great opportunity for us as the church to shine the light all the more.
It has never been a more important time for us to remind ourselves and the church of who the Creator is and how our hope can be found in him.
