Chaplains’ Chat

There is so much in life that is good. Fine experiences of overseas travel, a nice meal with family and friends, tickets to a favourite concert or a sporting event. We enjoy pleasures in life that sometimes last many weeks, all the while living in a fabulous country. And yet, of course, we also know about pain and heartache. Our experiences remind us that life is not always easy and there can be some very tough times indeed.

Relationships can be difficult, health is not always a given, and disappointment in work and social settings seem to happen regularly.

Our lives are a complex mixture of all of this and more. As we journey through life, we experience all of these things and the emotions that go with them. And yet, as we heard in Chapel this week from Matthew 24, King Jesus reminds us that he is returning. Amazing indeed! He is returning to correct injustice, to end suffering, to wipe away all the tears. All of these things that he himself also experienced. Jesus will return to show his absolute Kingship over everything, including humanity. Jesus gives us the sobering news that we will also need to give an account of our lives to Him. It gives us pause to not only marvel at what Jesus will do, but also gets us to reflect upon our attitude toward Jesus. Is he our King?

Rev Anthony Benn
Chaplain