In
the beginning, the Lord laid the foundation of the earth and the vast heavens with
all of the galaxies and stars. He actually knows the name of every star that He
ever created, even those that are no longer in existence, and those yet to form
(Psalm 147:4).
All
of creation has an expiration date, wearing out and returning to the earth.
However, God remains unchanging forever without an end (Hebrews 1:10-12). Jesus
is also the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
These
truths give us a solid bedrock on which to stand - safe, secure, unmoving -
regardless of the changing environment of circumstances in our life. We never
need to fear that we will face any trial alone. The triune God is within us.
God's
presence fills us to overflowing and all of His supernatural nature and
character are with us and in us to utilize at any moment of the day and night. We
are always generously cared for.
The
Word of God hints that, at times, the mountains will disappear, the hills will
fall flat, but His steadfast love surrounds us and fills us. His compassion and
covenant of peace remain within us (Isaiah 5:10).
When
we are tempted to panic over the events of our day, we may lose sight of God's
presence in our life. We struggle with the situation accosting us, and forget
to run to the shelter of His wings (Psalm 91:4).
The
more we seek God first in each moment of our day (Matthew 6:33), the more of a
habit we develop to trust in God's watch-care over us. He cherishes every aspect
of our life, and He is worthy of our confidence in Him.
Prayer:
Father
God, help us not to get carried away by insecure moments of life and lose sight
of You. Remind us to keep our eyes on Christ in us, the author and finisher of
our faith (Hebrews 12:2), rather than to focus on the insecurity of the
circumstances all around us.
Trusting
in You fills our soul with peace, our heart with joy, our spirit with
assurance, and our body with health. Thank You that anxiety and other negative
emotions find no resting place in our soul, because we confirm our commitment
to You and we rejoice in Your assurances to us.
Thought
for the Day:
Fear
rises in our hearts during some daunting experiences in our life, and we no
longer feel Jesus' presence; of course, He is still there, waiting for us to
come around full circle and to put our hand in His nail-scarred hand.
