Chaplain’s Chat

It is probably fair to say that many of us love a good redemption story. Perhaps in life this is the type of story where someone hits rock bottom or makes some errors of judgement in their life and they seemingly lose much, only for them to return in some successful way. I suspect we are intrigued by these stories because in many ways we can relate to them. We all know of those times when we have made mistakes. And yet, when we respond in a particular way, perhaps make amends and see change, this can be a good thing.

The Bible reminds us of the great redemption story for us all. In Chapel this week, we were reminded how Adam and Eve disobeyed God and His ways. The consequences for them were indeed dire. Adam and Eve were a pattern of what was to come for all of us. We often just think of ourselves in our words and our actions, rather than others, with many consequences that so often affect our relationships and our lives. It is often true with how we relate to God. But despite what we have done, the Bible’s great redemption story is that God sent Jesus so that we can be in a loving relationship with him. This is the same Jesus who is described as the one “In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:14). This indeed is a good redemption story.

Rev. Anthony Benn
School Chaplain