The darkest hour is just before dawn

Morning: Psalm 25; Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23; I Thessalonians 5:1-11

Evening: Psalm 9, 15; Amos 7:1-9; Luke 21:20-28

The Mamas and the Papas song, Dedicated To The One I Love, has a line: “And the darkest hour is just before dawn.” It echoes in my memory. Jesus tells his followers (whom he loves) about the end times and the terrible signs they might see.  But then he says, ‘When you see all these things, keep your chin up; this means your ordeal is nearly over, and soon all will be well for you.’  When things are darkest, know that the light is coming.  Now you don’t tell people you love that the dawn is coming if it’s not.