You wake up to another day of requirements and responsibilities. Neighborhood chatter mingles tidbits of victory, mystery, and tragedy. Top headlines catch your attention as you scroll social media. Chaos lurks at every corner. Tension rises at global, national, and personal levels.
That may sound like a dramatic introduction to a science fiction film I’d be too scared to watch. But, in fact, it describes the world I see around me when I open my eyes each morning.
Sin completely corrupted the created order, plain and simple. God made a way of redemption for those who come to Him, also plain and simple. What’s left is the life a believer lives between earth and heaven. Perhaps not as plain and simple.
But the one who trusts in God is not left without instruction. God wisely and graciously composed His Word as a gift, cherished by those who love His Righteousness.
Time and again I am drawn back to the fountain of life, whose words are sweeter than honey and promises hold true.
“For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light.” – Psalm 36:9
“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” – Psalm 119:103
“You know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.” – Joshua 23:14
When I don’t know what to do, where to turn, or how to think, Scripture is sufficient for every need. God says to wait patiently, pray earnestly, trust wholeheartedly, and live honestly. Press on, do good, declare boldly.
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own.” – Philippians 3:12
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10
“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation … Since we have such a hope, we are very bold” – Mark 16:15, 2 Corinthians 3:12
His Kingdom is coming, undeterred. He will reign forever, justly.
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.” – Hebrews 1:8
“Of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.” – Isaiah 9:7
My soul longs for that day, but until then, “let us lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2).
Abby
