February 26, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Saturday, February 26.
Alexander Pope was an English poet in the early 1700's. After Shakespeare, he may be the most quoted writer in history. Here are just a few of his memorable thoughts -
- To err is human, to forgive, divine.
- Fools rush in, where angels fear to trod.
- Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.
- A little learning is a dangerous thing.
And my personal favorite - "Hope springs eternal".
I was reminded of that saying last week when I looked out on the field in front of my house. It was covered with tiny white flowers - in February! - with the first day of Spring still weeks away!
Sure enough, the weather has turned cold again, and all those little flowers are gone. But I'm left with this - Nature is hopeful! With just a short warm spell in mid-winter, creation was springing up! It was a reminder to me that the children of God can have that kind of hope, a hope that springs up even in challenging times. Why? Because our hope isn't built on possibilities. Our hope is built on promises. The promises of God.
So, until we meet again on Monday. Hope springs eternal!
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
