By and large, the media have provided an astonishing array of reminders of the benefits of our monarchy, and the huge crowds that have turned out have shown the public sense of appreciation for our Queen.
Research about the intended TV habits of sports fans over the next few weeks - football and the Olympics - reveal that on average, people have bigger TV screens than 4 years ago. Most will watch on 42 inch screens for over an hour a day, often while at work! Very revealing!
The events following the Day of Pentecost, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, are very revealing about the way God works.
' God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know. But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him. But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip. (Acts 2.22-24)
As Peter sets out the events that happened in Jerusalem when Jesus was arrested and killed, and explains them both in terms of human choices and God's plan, he is revealing the choices which confront all of us.
Will we follow the example of those who reject God's saving work, set forth in Jesus, or will we acknowledge God's plan, and submit ourselves to His loving and liberating will? How we live today will be very revealing.
We too can play the same role that Peter played, in helping others to see and know the God who loves us all. Or we can ignore God's call on our lives, and leave those we meet in the dark.
Which choice for today?
Best wishes,
Best wishes,
Richard
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