Friday, 5 August 2011

Power Vacuum

I don't really understand why financial markets behave the way they do. But my ignorance doesn't matter too much, as I am not supposed to be in charge!
But the startling falls on the world's Stock Markets seem to be caused because those involved in looking at 'the markets' cannot see who is in charge of sorting out the mess in the world's finances. There is a power vacuum.
I guess everyone is hoping that someone will suddenly appear to bring order and stability to the current slide into chaos. Where will it all end? That is a scary question!
As Christian people, we relentlessly proclaim that we believe that the Lord Almighty is in charge. That is why we may experience a peace which passes understanding.
But that is also why we pray, because we are weak, but the Lord is not.
Think back to the empty tomb. 'I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honour at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. (Ephesians 1.19-23)
It is because we believe that praying together is an effective means for us to connect to the power that rules the universe that we are meeting, this Sunday evening, at 7pm, in the Chapel.
Please join us if you possibly can. There is now power vacuum for those who trust Christ. Let us call on him together, for his glory and the blessing of many others.
Best wishes,
Richard

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