Chaplain’s Chat

Earlier this week saw our Annual Athletics Carnival out at Homebush. It was wonderful to see so many boys compete in many events with some great performances. It reminded me of one of my all-time favourite films, Chariots of Fire. One of the main characters in the film is Eric Liddell, a Scotsman, racing as a favourite for the 100m race. However, his Christian conviction led him to pull out of the heats of the 100m as these were to be held on a Sunday.  

On the day of the heats, he is in church reading from Isaiah 40, and we are reminded that “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint.” What a wonderful picture of the God of the Bible who helps us in our time of need. The comfort that Isaiah 40 spoke of and the strengthening from the Lord is a great pointer to the coming of Jesus. As we are soon to celebrate Easter, may we remember the wonderful news of the death and resurrection of Jesus. The death and resurrection of Jesus offer us forgiveness from God and are a great reminder for us all to “hope in the Lord” and be renewed this year.  

Rev A Benn 
Chaplain