Lamed - Being part of a global community means increased exposure to different belief systems and an expanding pantheon of gods. What was once thought of as exotic is now no further than our own living room. In this climate the believer must continually affirm and proclaim the power and person of our LORD. He became flesh, died for our redemption and today lives as our eminent Bridegroom.
Knowing all of this, how can we forget his words? Christ followers should find themselves hanging on to his every teaching and drawing nourishment from the Bread of Life. As we feed upon his promises i.e. his written Word the Bible, we become more energized to righteousness. This should be expected as Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone but by.. John 4:10, 13-14. One cannot explain how reading a seemingly act of reading the Bible in faith, and praying to the Deity represented by that Bible can absolutely transform life. But it does.
The Psalmist ends his time with God on the same triumphant note as he affirms everything comes to an end except God’s commandments. Isaiah 40:8.
This Scripture echo reassurance – and caution. If all is going peachy then it may feel like a bit of a downer to say hey, good things don’t last forever. The reminder does not have to burst the brightly colored balloon though. Instead we respond with gratitude for what is wonderful, we savor the joy of the moment or the season and arm ourselves with memories to take us through the rough spots when they come.
For the suffering person however, knowing only God goes on forever may be the one incentive to get out of bed in the morning. Be encouraged today regardless of which side of the spectrum you happen to be. Our God reigns forever. Hallelujah!
8/2010
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