My speechlessness has been a result of all that is going on in America and the world. Mass shootings. Fiscal Cliffs. Cancer and Sickness. Abuse within Christian Circles. Political Gaming. Addictions. Looming Debt. And the list goes on. If you ruminate on it, everything seem so hopeless. So, in an attempt to maintain hopeful, I tried taking an ostrich-like stance by burying my head in the sand. I stopped watching the news. Then I'd hear it on the radio, so I stopped listening to the radio. But as soon as I logged onto the internet: there it was, again, right in my face. I feel as if I cannot get away from the evil that is in this world. Then I wonder if Christ would want me to take an ostrich-like stance from the world in which He has placed me. After all, He is hope and perhaps some people need to hear this. However, that does not make dealing with the evil any easier.
Yes, I have been speechless the past few weeks. What does one even say in such circumstances? I have no clue, so I have remained silent. However, as my mind reels over all the circumstances going on around me, I have consistently been reminded of one thing: there is good news and His name is Jesus Christ. I have realized that I feel so uneasy, uncertain, and hopeless when I hear of evil going on around me. Then I realized, when I am within the confines of my home, I feel safe. Perhaps, I am so offended when evil goes on around me because I am viewing this world as my home. This world is not my home, and this world will never be safe this side of Heaven. This realization has made me long for my Heavenly home more than ever. It is sad that something so tragic as an elementary school shooting is the event which led me to such a strong longing for my Heavenly Father unlike any other time I can remember. The situation brings me to tears: that so many innocent lives were lost and that I have not yearned with groaning to be with my Savior before now.
Despite all the evil around us, Christ is still on His throne. He came to this world on a silent night in a cave born in a lowly manger. Such a simple beginning to such a magnificently sacrificial love story. I am praying for peace amidst the strife this Christmas season....and that Christ would remind us all of that silent night.......I am so longing for the simplicity of that silent night. God, bring us a silent night.
Until next time, be blessed....
