Stirred By The Scriptures

I have attended two funerals in the last week.  I sat through both of them from a very different perspective - I was an attender.  That is not normal for me, I am usually the one who is up front trying to make sense of death, bring comfort to a family and asking folks to think hard about what is really important.  What struck me at both of the services was the need to clearly define where hope is found.  My vantage point was different but the object of hope remained the same.  I was thrilled that at both services people heard hope is found in a relationship to Jesus. Paul tells the Colossians this “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” He follows that up with the statement “We proclaim him…” These are our marching orders, not just at funerals but in all of life - to tell people about Christ who is our hope. I believe all of us are seeking lasting hope.  I also believe there is nothing in this world that will provide it except for Christ.  I hope you will think about how you might proclaim that hope this week.