Climb Aboard

It would be safe to say that about three months ago, the classic Christmas film The Polar Express played out via DVDs in households around the world. However, this season of Lent brings a cinematic message to the forefront as we approach the celebration of the Resurrection. In what way do we believe? And where are we on a belief scale from hollow words to a firm conviction of our Creed?

We will know the truth and have the means to do so. Seeing is believing. Consider seeing with our mind’s eyes, that internal ability to imagine. And this is the starting point of where we need to place ourselves when doubts interfere with our faith. There are lapses in a belief that miracles do happen, but we are wrapped in a symbiotic relationship with all of creation, a true manifestation of God’s connection to us, to creation, and our neighbors.

Seeing is believing, but sometimes, the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see. The Polar Express

Miracles are in front of us. All of creation, in everyone we meet, the food we eat, and the water we drink, awakens our spirit to daily wonders. There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of in [our] philosophy. (adapted from Hamlet)

Furthermore, and more importantly, we believe by the grace of God. Once we have breathed in the Spirit of God, our belief is our reality and needs no further attempt to explain the impossible. The Living Bread will sustain us in living in God’s words and knowing the truth.

So, climb aboard. We believe.

Prayer:

Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever; And blessed is your holy and glorious name praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages. (Daniel 3:52)