Today's heart-breaking events in Connecticut snap
all of us into the reality of our vulnerability as humans. Yet at the same
time, as followers of Christ we have hope and know the truth of the
resurrection. God has a plan.
Although the death of children and their teachers
makes no sense to us, we believe in a God of providence. A God who loves all,
knows all, and is forever present with us in times of distress and in times of
joy. Our God can make things that are evil eventually result in good we never
imagined possible and this is the power of the Almighty to love, create, and
act constantly and consistently for the good of God’s plan for all of
creation.
It is at times like today that we reach out for our
families and loves ones, share hugs, tears, and consoling words, and also come
before our God in fervent prayer for healing, peace, and wholeness for all
people.
The congregation of Central Presbyterian Church
joins our country today as we cry out to God for relief from the evils and pain
of this world forever seeking the promised peace that will come with the return
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
