The journalist Malcolm Muggeridge once gave a speech in Washington, D.C., in which he made a number of comments about the current state of the world’s affairs—all of them negative.  Afterward, one person asked him if he had any reason for optimism.

Muggeridge responded, “My friend, I could not be more optimistic than I am, because my hope is in Jesus Christ alone.” He paused for a moment to let that sink in, then finished: “Just think if the apostolic church had pinned its hopes on the Roman Empire!”  

These words are just as true for us today.  Today, when many seem so hopeless and having little positive to say about the state of world affairs – we Christians can’t be anymore positive, anymore optimistic because our hope is in Christ alone, our hope is in this humble king, who doesn’t come in majesty and power, but in lowliness and humility.

While many journalists today are spreading doom and gloom about the impending complete crash of the financial markets and the hopelessness of life – you can bring a different word.  While many are trusting completely in the government to rescue them from their woes – you trust in someone else to come to the rescue.

I encourage you to share this word of hope in Jesus Christ, and to share with your friends your trust in the Savior who has come to your rescue.  This Easter, invite your family, friends and neighbors to come and experience the joy of the resurrection.

Just think if you pinned all your hopes on the American government.  

In Christ,
Pastor Dinger