The world sinks into sepia as November marches on. It is
tempting to sink with it. But the crab apple tree boasts a myriad of vibrant
red fruits, sharply contrasting with the dying colours all around. The last
roses of summer still bloom. All is not sepia.
Up before dawn this morning (sounds more impressive than it
is, given the short days), I noticed the bright morning star twinkling strong
and steady.
The cliché is that it is always darkest just before dawn.
Certainly, the morning star shone brightly out of the greying sky, reminding me
of Jesus. The light has come into the world, and the darkness has neither
overcome nor understood it. It’s time to protect our inner flames from the diet
of poison in today’s atmosphere – be it the political, the environmental, or
the social arenas.
It’s time to shine.
When the darkness closes in, when the conversation resonates
fear and uncertainty, I’m going to remember that morning star, take a deep
breath of the Spirit, and share hope. Jesus invites us to walk in the light,
trusting that he has it covered; he knows the end from the beginning; he is
good; he is love, and he is faithful.
This is a fitting month for thanksgiving.
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