Just a quick word of hope on this, the second day of the New Year.
In the words of John Calvin, “Post tenebras Lux”
It translates “After darkness, light,” and though it appeared in various times throughout Church History, it was used most frequently and effectively by John (Jean) Calvin, before being adopted by most Protestants. The primary meaning is to give hope. Night is always followed by dawn. Since we think about new beginnings on the New Year, it may be helpful to just take this reminder:
Whatever you’ve done, whatever you’ve neglected to do, what ever you’ve thought or said, whomever you think you are, God isn’t done with you, and after the darkness is light.
And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” (Rev 21:5a)
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