Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.(Philippians. 4:1)
On the tail end of a major weather event in our own backyard, I give thanks to God for the spirit of support and care that so many communities showed and continue to show to those still affected. Apart from some minor panic-inspired denuding of our supermarket shelves!
But even this inspired several conversations over how the reappearance of simple staples such as eggs and bread were a cause for celebration! One man related how he and his young family discovered the joy of crumpets dripping with butter and honey on Sunday evening due to the lack of bread!
As threatening clouds appear to be gathering once again – this time on a global scale – I feel St Paul’s message to ‘stand firm in the Lord’ in the way of caring for those in our own communities so ably demonstrated over the last two weeks is even more urgent! We keep on quietly doing what we know is the right way to follow the God who longs to gather us and protect us as a mother hen does her chicks. I hope you feel the same way.
Blessings
Rev Ceri
