PK’s Corner November 2010
1 Peter 1:24-25, “For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.”-
To paraphrase a line from a favorite movie, “Life is short, if anyone says differently; they are trying to sell you something.” The one thing we share with all of creation is the limited time of life on this earth. We cannot live forever and neither can those around us. But, the word of God is the infinite factor in this finite world.
The Word is summed up in 3 phrases: A: Love God, B: Love Neighbor, C: Love one another. There is not enough time for us to live otherwise. We can’t know what tomorrow will bring. The one working beside us may not be with us to later. A loved one could be taken in tragedy or sickness. Will the parting word that you said be ringing in your ears as words of regret or comfort?
The word of God is meant to love and care, and we cannot afford to waste our lives in any other way.
I urge you, as the stresses of this Holiday Season approach, to follow the example Christ has set before us. If there is something between you and a loved one, if your last word was less than loving, no matter who is at fault or whatever the issue, reach out in love. Let these words of Christ be your guide, for they are forever, “Love one another as I have loved you”.
Amen
