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There has been a lot going on in our country over the past few months.
We have witnessed as some are saying the largest financial crisis
since the great depression. Some financial institutions have
failed, some have been taken over by other institutions, while others
have been restructured and funded by the federal government. We
have seen wild fluctuations in the stock markets from record gains one
day, to record losses the next day. Meanwhile we have the two-year
presidential campaign coming to a close. It seems that opponents
of each candidates are extremely worried about the future of our
nation if their candidate does not win. There will certainly be
many long term effects of our next president with the economy like it
is and the potential for two or three Supreme Court justices being
appointed during the next administration.
With all the uncertainty that looms, somehow, we should draw from
the lessons of our spiritual ancestors. Let us take Jeremiah as
an example. During his time, he witnessed the total destruction
of Jerusalem, of the temple, and of his countrymen being taken into
captivity. The state of affairs Jeremiah observed was much more
desperate that the situation we are in today. He could, however,
find the strength to write some everlasting words about his God.
He reminds us, "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness."
Blessings,
Rev. Jimmy Cook
11.01.2008 |
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205 S. 3rd Avenue ~ Hartford, Alabama 36344
A Letter from the Pastor