You can easily see the glass of water here
(point to it). No, it’s not a science experiment. But I am getting kind of
thirsty. There are two ways that you can look at this glass – and you’ve
probably heard the expression before – “Is the glass half empty? Or half full?”
The person who looks at life as a glass
half-empty is the one who thinks to themselves about situations in life –
“What’s the point? There is no hope. I might as well just quit.” This is the
time of year when we hear the most negativity – from our friends, co-workers,
spouses, maybe even you and me from time to time. It’s cold outside and all the
green and life and vitality is covered up by snow. Christmas is past. We’ve put
away all the decorations. We’ve said good-bye to the family and friends who
were only in town for a visit. And to top it all off, you’ve probably just
gotten the bill in the mail. January is kind a “blah” type of month; and
certainly a time when we’re tempted to look at life as being a glass
half-empty.
But the glass half-full is a mindset of
positivity in spite of any and all circumstances we might find ourselves in.
These are the friends, family, co-workers with a positive attitude in life that
we want to surround ourselves with. No matter how bleak the situation is, the
glass half-full looks at life and all the good that is coming out of every
situation. There is hope!
Glass half-full describes the season of
epiphany. It is the time where we see Jesus revealed as God’s Son. Jesus obeyed
his parents perfectly. He was baptized. He performed his first miracle –
changing water into wine. And he chooses his first disciples. Epiphany is an
opportunity for us to rally around and follow Jesus in preparation for the
season of Lent. Epiphany offers us hope.
This morning, we want to study our OT
lesson and be reminded that with Jesus, there is hope! Jesus is our hope!
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