Isn't she lovely?

I much enjoyed watching the Jubilee Concert last evening, and shared the sense of wondering gratefulness at how our Queen has served our nation and the Commonwealth throughout her 60 year reign. Of the comedians, Peter Kay seemed the funniest!

Today, the action moves to St. Paul's Cathedral, and I guess the focus will be on God's call to people of all sorts to be willing and full-time servants of his, for the sake of others. Put simply, we are called to love God and one another. That, our Queen has done consistently, for all these years.

St. Paul, towards the end f his ministry, sets out what has been his aim, over the years. ' As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. (2 Timothy 4.6-8)

I find these words most stirring, and challenging. 

Whatever we get up to today - some will be sharing in the Hope activities of this week - we are called to keep looking forward to what God has in store for us, and live to for His glory and the good of those around us.

Best wishes,

Richard