In this solo episode, Keith presents an installment from the days of old time radio. But first, a short devotional thought on finding peace, hope, and comfort, despite going through overwhelming times inn life.

All it takes is a glimpse at news headlines to find people being overwhelmed by tragedy. Fires, car crashes, sexual misconduct, and others. Where is God’s love in the face of such sin and evil?

Romans 5:8; but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Based on the context of this passage, we can know that as believers, we have faith. We have peace. Through Christ, grace gives access to God.

Rejoice in suffering, not for the pain, but for the endurance, character, and hope it creates. There is no shame in what God sees fit to pour his spirit into. “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

We are formed by God, for God.

Isaiah 43:1-3;

1 But now thus says the LORD, he who created you,

O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by name, you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;

when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,

and the flame shall not consume you.

3 For I am the LORD your God,

the Holy One of Israel,

your Savior.

I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you.

The passage seems to speak for itself. God redeems, though directed to the nation of Israel, any who come to believe on him, and obey his ways can consider themselves to be called to be his.

He offers a promise. His people are rescued from water and fire. We may have to be subjected to it, and we may come out of it with scars, but he will get us through it.

Philippians 1:6;And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

If God sees fit to start something, he finishes it.

Focus on who God is, not on the trouble that is overwhelming in the moment.

Readings from the Book of Books. A radio show with an unknown date from the war years of the early 1940’s. A Sunday morning program, presented by students of various faiths and from the religious department at UCLA.

Though Keith refers to it being a half hour show, the actual time slot was for 15 minutes. The show blended easy listening, classical music, and scripture readings.

Today’s episode features: Various Gospel readings on hope for eternal help and happiness.

Scripture Summary:

* I am the light of the world. John 8:12

* Bar Timaeus), a blind beggar, was sitting by the road… Mark 10:46-52

On Peace.

* Who is my neighbor? . Doing good for self, or for others? Luke 18:18-30

* When did we see you hungry, or thirsty? Matthew 25:31-40

* Turn the other cheek. Matthew 5:48-43

* The blessed. Matthew 5:1-10

On Rest:

* The good shepherd. John 10:14-17

* Easy yoke, giving rest. Matthew 11:28-30

* I am the bread of life. Matthew 6:35

* My peace I bring to you. John 14:27

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Scriptures are from the English Standard Version (ESV).