The Chaplain’s Word
“God has yet more light and truth to break forth out of His Holy Word.”
John Robinson, Pastor to “The Pilgrims”
A group of scientists came before God and said, “we no longer need
you , God; we have discovered how to create life.” God answered,
“very well, but of course I won’t just leave it to you without some proof
that this is true.”
“Way ahead of you God; we have learned how to take the very soil of
the planet and break it down into its base atomic structure and then
build it up again as a full-grown human being.” “Okay,” said God, “let’s
see you do it.” With that, the lead scientist bent down and grabbed
a handful of soil; but, before he could do anything with it, God said,
“Whoa, Whoa, Whoa! You have to use your own dirt!”
Sometimes we may think we have all the answers only to find out that
there was so much we didn’t know in the first place. I have often said,
“I don’t think anything could surprise me anymore” and I am always
proven wrong!
The Christian Holiday of Epiphany is just at the close of Christmas, the
darkest point of the year, and yet, it is a celebration of light. This is
not by mistake! Every day from 24 December on, the days get slowly
but surely brighter and brighter. I always like looking at the almanac
to measure the days when I am feeling the darkness too much it really
makes a difference! In other words, what is true today about the
darkness, will change tomorrow – there is always something new!
As we go through the winter months, seek out the light in all things;
count you