An Inkling
Yesterday Sarah and I got to
greet little Evie, Clayton and Jessie’s daughter, born several hours
before. What a happy privilege to meet
her, and to witness her parents getting to know this one God has entrusted to
them. Here’s my note to little Evie:
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Dear Evie,
What a joy it was to meet you on the very day of your birth! And what fun it was to see the delight in
your parents’ eyes as they held you.
Here’s a glimpse of what else happened in the world
on your birthday:
- A terrorist strike in Boston killed three and injured scores.
- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Iran.
- The gruesome Gosnell abortion clinic trial continued in Philadelphia.
- The Nats hammered the Marlins.
- Time listed the 50 “Must Have iPad Apps”.
Over time you’ll learn that bad news often gets top billing in this
world. And that’s just the short list of
the day’s grim headlines. You’ll also see
that trivialities are often hyped as significant – like the Nats and the 50
Apps.
But your parents and your church will be telling you
some other news – far more significant and timely, though frequently
overlooked:
- Evie, the One who made this world and the other 370,000 who share your birthday loves you very much.
- In fact, he loves you so much, that he gave his Son’s life for you and this world, and that changes everything.
- You will get to be part of what he is doing to rescue and redeem this world. That will be the hardest and the very best part of your life.
If all we had to offer you were the headlines, we would greet you only
with a sense of dread at what you must face.
But this other news, of the God who loves you and who gives you new life
in Jesus, means that we can welcome you with a sure hope that you will know his
kind of joy in living – even in a world like this!
So, welcome, little one!
Keith
