Show Me

Today’s message was written by the Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkle, founder of Dial Hope.

Do you remember the lines from “My Fair Lady,” when Eliza turns to Professor Higgins and says:

Don’t talk of stars burning above,
If you’re in love, SHOW me.
Sing me no song, read me no rhyme.
Don’t waste my time, SHOW me.
Don’t talk of June, don’t talk of fall.
Don’t talk at all. SHOW me.

With apologies to the composers, I hear God saying,

Don’t talk of faith,
Don’t talk of love
Don’t talk of hope
and Heaven above,
SHOW ME!

Friend of Dial Hope, God’s love for us is extravagant and unconditional. In John 3:16 we read: For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.” There is nothing more God can do to SHOW us that reality of his unlimited love. May our response be more than mere talk, more than words as we strive to make today a masterpiece.

Let us pray: God of love, comfort your people, not with cheap grace, but with the assurance of the joy and hope in your Son, Jesus Christ. May we be instruments of your peace and disciples of your love. In Jesus name. Amen.