Chaplain’s Corner: (Soror Assata Thomas, Andra Hopson, Terry Ann Smith)
- We serve as an internal ministry that proactively provides sorors with channels of spiritual connection.
- We strive to prevent the isolation of sorors who are experiencing life transition events such as the death of a loved one, divorce, birth/adoption of a child, job layoff, etc.
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April 2024
Oh, What Love!
Rev. Terry Ann Smith
Hesed is a Hebrew word signifying the steadfast love, kindness, and faithfulness of God. This divine love is something God establishes for eternity and is likened to being “as firm as the heavens” (Psalm 89:2). King David bore witness that even in times of uncertainty and doubt, our human insecurities and fears do not diminish God’s unwavering love for us. God faithfully upheld God’s covenantal promises to David, and for this reason, we can be assured of God’s promises to us. Nowhere is God’s promises and love for humanity on display than in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Oh, what love! What kind of love is this? It is an unselfish love, an all-consuming love that endures forever. The apostle Paul declares, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 8:35, 38-39, NIV). Let us acknowledge and honor the unwavering love of a God who cares deeply for us. Like the Psalmist, let us declare that we will “sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.”
Prayer
Eternal God, we offer this prayer as a grateful and reverent community acknowledging your enduring love and unwavering faithfulness towards us. Your mercies, O God, are new every morning. Like the angels, we sing ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ as we exalt your name and affirm that you alone, O’ Lord, are truly worthy of our adoration. We express our gratitude for the gift of our Savior, extend our blessings for your boundless love, and offer our praises for the wonderful and marvelous things you have done and continue to do for your people.
Hallelujah and Amen!