Friday, December 5, 2003
Friday, December 5, 2003
In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses
against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.
(2 Corinthians 5.19
NRSV)
Sometimes we encounter that dream in the most unlikely places. Those of you who are computer buffs will appreciate a piece that appeared in the comic, SHOE. Santa is sitting in front of his computer typing the following sentiments:
Twas the morning of Christmas, and all through his house.....
Not a creature was stirring, Except Santa's mouse.
For there at his screen, The old fat man designed
The ultimate gift for a tattered mankind.
He squirmed and he puzzled as all through the night,
He polished the concept to get it just right.
The formula worked!! The old guy was wired!!
At last, PEACE ON EARTH....!
(Then, a message comes on the screen:)
Step One. Some assembly required.
Peace will never come easily. But it can happen. It can happen if we acknowledge that all the world's people have a right to be here. All the world's people are created in the image of God. By working together, and with God's help, the world can yet be saved.
Lord Jesus, save us from ourselves. Amen.
