Wow, 2016, what a year!!
It’s been full of twists, turns, and turmoil, Inducing a whirlwind of emotions.
Fear and frustration coupled with anger and agitation,
Causing timely uprising, unrest, and demonstrations.
And yet there’s no calm after the storms,
Grey clouds hang low and chilly winds still whistle chilling words that shake the foundations of our social progress,
Reminding us that our society is still going through the process.
The process of healing the past and redeeming the present,
Leaving a tomorrow that’s brighter than our yesterdays and more promising than our today.
The gravity of this responsibility forces us to our knees;
No human effort alone is capable of meeting our needs.
So as 2016 swiftly comes to an end,
It is appropriate for us to reassess our plight and acknowledge the King.
The King who reigns in sovereignty over all world powers,
Who is able to subdue all things unto Himself by the counsel of His will.
The King who is righteous; His truth always prevails,
Who rules with justice and equality.
The King whose knowledge is infinite, whose character is holy,
Who will by no means clear the guilty who fail to repent.
The King whose wrath can consume mere finite creatures;
Yet, He is full of compassion, slow to anger, and His mercy everlasting.
So, if we want the calm after the storm, if we want the raging winds to cease,
We need the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the Prince of Peace.
So as 2016 swiftly comes to an end,
Let’s pause and remember what we need has already been given.
The prophet Isaiah said it best through his inspired prophetic pen.
I rest with my thoughts here and end with these:
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’’
Open your heart and receive Him for yourself.
Open your mouth and share Him with someone else.
Open your eyes and see He’s all we need.
He’s the one who causes wars to cease,
He is Jesus, the Prince of Peace!
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