Lent - Twenty Sixth Day

Credit: Rebecca Lilith Bathory on BBC Culture website

"They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations." Isaiah 61 verse 4

Renewal is the opposite of degeneration.  We see our world appearing exhausted.   Plastic contamination, smashed up mountains, even now exploitation on the moon!

Also what about our tired societies?  Stressed schools, unhealthy health services and rumours of wars.  In Russia young men fear conscription into the army, and now the West is told we need to militarise also.  War seems inevitable, like litter. 

But here are words of hope.  The one who is ultimately in control of everything says all the destruction we see about us can be restored.  All is not lost.  

Question:  Do I believe that the Creator is in control?  Where is the evidence?

Prayer: We thank you for the hope you have put within us.