So, having waited, expected and planned, the big day arrives. The long bank holiday weekend a couple of weekends ago was a long anticipated event with a big build-up. With many street parties and jubilee events planned, there comes a point where all the planning comes to fruition with a great celebration. That weekend seemed to be full of celebrations with the flotilla, the concert, street parties and may other things.
As usual, the British weather turned up, but things carried on regardless. There was music, dancing fireworks and many other things to celebrate the jubilee.
And yet, on the Tuesday morning, there was a service of thanksgiving for the Queen's Jubilee – a celebration before God and a thanksgiving for all that he has given us.
All too often, we celebrate something and yet manage to leave God out of it, when surely God in most if not all instances should be the central theme. The Queen has been a great example to us all who in her own way has kept her faith at the centre of her life. Almost every year she mentions her faith in her Christmas message.
Like her, are we a living example of our faith, do we celebrate it in a way that others will see, is that a challenge we should be addressing today?
Have a great day.
Richard Mason
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