Strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow.

Because we are confident that Jesus has been raised from the dead, there is now an abiding certainty that we can trust EVERYTHING God says. We MUST trust what God has revealed. Life demands it.
If we can know one other thing that is as sure as the promises of God, it is the fact that life will continually dispense chaos, strife, trials, uncertainty and sorrow. I am not a fatalist but I have lived long enough to fully realize that we cannot live outside what is common to all mankind. Just this afternoon a dear friend called and told me her husband lost his job unexpectedly. We're seeing more and more of this in our unstable economy. Jesus words in John 8:47 says, “Whoever is of God listens to God, - Those who belong to God hear the words of God.” Because of that fact, we need to make God’s Word a greater part of our daily thought process. There is only one place to turn when in need of comfort and peace. The Word of God. There we find His promises and His purposes for our lives. There is where we find assurance, steadfastness and peace when the world becomes chaotic. It gives peace to our hearts to know that in the midst of the worst situations there is a God who is for us and not against us. Isaiah 54:10 says, “For though the mountains should depart and the hills be shaken or removed, yet My love and kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace and completeness be removed, says the Lord, Who has compassion on you.” As an old friend of mine penned in a popular Christian song, “Life is hard, but God is good.”
There is always hope. Regardless of the worlds' condition, there is a place of hope, refuge and quiet rest in the presence of the Lord. And in His presence, there is a word that gives peace, strength and hope.
Jesus’ resurrection has secured our place in God’s promise.
Drink deeply,
JP