Good morning, Church Family,
“There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.”
These words were spoken by Betsie ten Boom, Corrie Ten Boom’s sister, while they were imprisoned in a concentration camp. Betsie sadly did not survive the camp, but her faith and words continued to inspire.
Corrie, witnessing evil firsthand and facing unimaginable suffering, wrestled with hatred and the desire for retaliation against those who tormented her and her sister. She prayed desperately for God’s help—and He answered. Corrie was freed from the prison of hatred, and though forgiveness was a lifelong journey, she went on to share the message of forgiveness with others, especially those living in bitterness and grudges.
Today, we hear messages of hatred, threats, and retaliation all around us. The principle of “an eye for an eye” was meant to limit retaliation, yet in practice, people often go further, causing more harm. Even this minimum standard feels impossible to uphold. But now is the time to choose love instead of hatred, and forgiveness instead of retaliation. We can start right where we are.
Let us pray for peace and reconciliation in our world. Our God is able. No matter how deeply broken our world may seem, his love is deeper still.
If you haven’t yet, you can watch our service or access the message here:
Services:
Hodgdon: Watch here
Houlton: Watch here
Message:
May God’s love and peace fill your hearts this week.
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Victor
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