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Dear ,
Over the last few weeks I have been reflecting on 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. As we anticipate a second National Lockdown coming into force tomorrow, this passage gives us a timely a reminder to "fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Paul shares an encouragement "do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
As a nation we are weary and fatigued. Our jars of clay are worn down, chipped and cracked. "But" Paul says, "we have this treasure within". The light that shines in the darkness dwells within us. The Power of Jesus Christ is sat in your chair. If we focus on the clay, it is easy to miss out on the glory contained within.
The Archbishops and Bishop of London, in a letter sent to clergy, have called for the Church of England to make this month of lockdown a month of prayer. To turn again to our faithful God whose steadfast love endures forever. Jesus is never more visible in us than when people can find no other reason for the hope we have.
I know that this second Lockdown will be harder than the first for many people for a number of reasons, but my prayer is that we can focus anew on the treasure, not the clay, and be beacons of light in a season of darkness.
Please see below for notices from the college, including an update and important information about teaching week and plans for Epiphany term teaching.
God Bless
Russell
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