My Hope Is In You

“But now, Lord, what do I look for?  My hope is in you” Psalm 39:7 NIV

Over the last three days, the pastoral staff (Brent, Dorian, and Danny) and myself traveled to Hyde Park Community Church to dream of God’s possibilities for 2013.  It has been interesting to spend time in prayer purposed not only for the future of our church, but the future of our nation.  On Tuesday evening we were going to spend time together in worship at Hyde Park’s Erie building.  For those of you unfamiliar with the building it is a former convent purchased by Hyde Park and used for many events like Emmaus Walks and Awaken the City.  But we received an email from a member of Shiloh, Cathy Hunt, who works at the local Episcopal Church, Church of the Redeemer.  The email was an invitation to an evening Communion Celebration and since we had planned on worshipping together anyway, we went.  And, I am so thankful we did.  Long before any votes were counted or any political races called, Brent, Danny, Dorian, and I spent the evening with Christians from numerous churches affirming our unity and declaring that our hope is in the Lord!   

So often we can place our hope in human beings, and whether they are presidential candidates with well funded campaigns or even friends that disappoint, it’s important to be reminded that our hope is in the Lord.  I don’t know if the person you voted for won or lost, but what I do know is that our hope, our security, our future is not measured by four year terms, our hope was measured on the cross.  This weekend concludes our sermon series, “We’re Joining A Movement.”  We will have the opportunity to commitment our time, talents, and treasures to God’s work, God’s hope for 2013.  “But now, Lord, what do I look for?  My hope is in you” Psalm 39:7 NIV

Pastor Rachel