the way I cannot see;
yet one stands near to be my guide
He'll show the way to me.
I know who holds the future,
and He'll guide me with his hand;
with God things don't just happen,
everything by Him is planned.
So as i face tomorrow,
with its problems large and small,
I'll trust the God of miracles,
give to Him my all.
A.B. Smith & E. Clarke (1947)
Sunday evening's Prime Ministerial address to the British people brought few surprises. In advance of the speech most of the modifications to current arrangements had been anticipated. By Monday morning anxieties emerged due to a lack of clear guidance on the way things might change. Organisations and individuals must now find a way of adjusting to the new regime envisioned by the government.
Jesus' disciples found themselves in a similar predicament following the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Over a period of just three days their lives had been turned upside down. The resurrection of Jesus brought not just comfort but also the hope of a return to normal. Anticipation turned to anxiety as the Risen Christ proved elusive. There were appearances, conversations and interactions but instead of a return to work Jesus spoke of leaving once again. Over a period of just under six weeks the disciples began to realise the need to adjust to a new normal. Nothing would ever be the same again.
As Britain moves towards the next 'new normal' Christians continue to wait in anticipation of the time when it will be possible to gather for worship. In the meantime we draw on the resources of our shared faith to ease our anxiety. We continue to adapt and to rejoice in the knowledge that in due time God will lead us into our new future.
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