Today we are celebrating the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We've come a long way since Roman times when the cross was the sign of ignominy and the most painful form of carrying out a death sentence. Imagine if we were celebrating the Exaltation of the Electric Chair! Yet, this dreaded sign has become the sign of victory over sin and death, the sign which identifies a disciple of Jesus. A striking paradox, a contradiction: the erstwhile sign of death has become the sign of LIFE! Why? Because it was the instrument that lead to the Resurrection of Jesus, the ultimate statement that Good can and does come out of evil As Hurricane Florence batters the Carolinas, and gas explosions rock North Andover, Andover and Lawarence, may we keep this "principle in mind as we pray:
.Loving God, you are with us in the midst of storms. May the assurance
of your presence and constant care bring peace and strength to those in
the path of Hurricane Florence. Protect our loved ones and our
livelihoods, be with us in this time of trouble, and bring comfort to
all affected by this storm. Strengthen those who work on rescue, law
enforcement, and emergency response teams to be lights of your love to
those in distress. Grant us your wisdom and peace in the midst of
suffering and uncertainty and show us where the hope is in the crosses
that we bear. We ask for all this in the name of Jesus Christ, who
calmed the waves with a single word and promises to remain with us
always. Amen.
Bro. Rene
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