There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
(Ephesians 4.4-6
NRSV)
Do you remember the Greek myth of Pandora's box? In
Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on the earth. Zeus
wished to counteract the blessing of fire, which had been stolen
from the gods by Prometheus and given to man. So he had Pandora
created and given to Prometheus' brother. Since she was
stunningly beautiful, Prometheus' brother did not object. But
Pandora brought with her a box, also a gift from Zeus. They were
warned to never open it. However, Pandora's curiosity overcame
her fear of what might lurk within the beautiful little box. She
lifted the cover and immediately innumerable plagues flew from
within its depths to journey all over the world plagues that
afflicted the mind, the body, and the soul. In terror Pandora
tried to shut the box, but it was too late. Only one thing
remained in the box hope. Hope remained to comfort mankind in
his misfortunes. It is that hope we celebrate during this Christmas season.
The writer of the Gospel of John knew about the
importance of hope. "The light shines in the darkness," he wrote,
"and the darkness has not overcome it." And we are recipients of
that hope.
Loving God, help me to share your hope in this sometimes dark world. Amen.
Ron Newhouse
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