The experience challenged me anew to be pro-active, to advocate for justice, to believe that every small effort makes a difference. Peter is reminding us to put all our confidence and trust in God. A word that defines confidence is assurance. We cannot have hope without depending on Jesus Christ. In fact, there is nothing we can do successfully if we do not seek God's help.
Prayer is our sustaining power.
It keeps us connected to God and each other. These are the formidable actions of hope that we bring to a society of sorrow and fear. There is no place to hide our faith. We are charged to bring life, health and peace. Thus, may God's fire continue to burn in us, as it burned in Wesley's heart at Aldersgate.