I find it very comforting that Daniel is terrified at the end of this chapter, cause frankly "terrified" isn't the half of it for me! I can't even comprehend such vivid dreams with strange animals and talking horns.
But I also find it interesting that the imagery of a single form coming from many taking over the whole world in some rebirth is the same imagery that King Nebuchadnezzar had with his statue. Certainly, something is up here and tough times are ahead. In the end, God's kingdom will prevail. Is there comfort in this? Not for me, and it doesn't seem like Daniel is too thrilled either.
On Saturday was the New England Campus Ministry summit. Campus Ministry is, like many other ministries in the church, struggling financially. Over the next couple of years, if nothing changes, one or more of these vital ministries will shut down. Peggy Wuertle, the Campus Ministry director in New England described our current state as a woman in labor. Its difficult and painful, but something good will come out of it. I am President of the Board for the Lutheran Ministry in the Fenway which governs the Northeastern and Boston University campus ministries and this process of rebirth terrifies me. Will these ministries collapse under my watch? What is God's will and how will I be an instrument in the plan? Someone show me a vision and please, no whammies!
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You're not alone. It feels like Faith is in labor too. I remember the agony Heidi went through (twice!), but then I look at our beautiful children. The toughest, most painful times in my life have always produced the best results. Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us. I'll keep you posted on the young adult living/learning communities as they emerge. Pairing that with campus ministry and/or the Dorchester church could be a way to re-create ourselves and our ministries for a new world.
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