The past few days have not done anything to enhance the reputation of the UK. You could almost believe that it’s not safe to venture out, but the major part of the country has been unscathed, not wishing to make light of the events - it must have been terrifying to have been caught up by the events.
This is an extract from an item in the current newsletter of ACT (Association of Christian teachers) that I want to share with you….
“Wayne Clarke
Baptist minister and broadcaster on BBC Radio Merseyside
To be people of peace is to be Jesus on our streets…… I’m amazed again at the relevance of God’s word. Here’s The Message* version of Proverbs 1
“Dear friend, if bad companions tempt you, don't go along with them. If they say—"Let's go out and raise some hell. Let's beat up some old man, mug some old woman. Let's pick them clean and get them ready for their funerals. We'll load up on top-quality loot. We'll haul it home by the truckload. Join us for the time of your life! With us, it's share and share alike!”
Oh, friend, don't give them a second look; don't listen to them for a minute. They're racing to a very bad end, hurrying to ruin everything they lay hands on.”
This week, we’ve been reminded that this is the world we live in. To turn to Christ, rejecting evil, being honest and caring, is the gift we can give to this sad world.”….
*The Message is a modern translation of the Bible and these particular words were written about 2500 years ago – so it seems as if such troubles have been part of the human condition for many centuries.
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