Dear Hope family,
Thought for the Week
A Certain Future
Psalm 23v6 “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.”
Sometimes people think that Christianity is just about getting a ticket to heaven. But it is not just the long-term future that concerns us: in so many ways tomorrow, next week and next year are uncertain. Uncertainty may prevail in areas such as health, relationships, finance, and national and international issues. David, the writer of this Psalm also experienced all these uncertainties (recorded in the books of Samuel), but he had an assurance that went deeper than the situation. So deep that it was on solid rock.
Before building the Empire State Building, foundations were put in to a depth of 55 feet. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is able to stand over 800m high and withstand sand storms and up to magnitude 7 earthquakes because it has foundations to 164 feet deep (50m).
The best bedrock for our lives is Jesus Christ and his love and goodness. God says, “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” (Heb 13v5) and further, Paul says, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him …” (Romans 8v28). Sometimes Jesus calms the storm, but as we rest on his truth and his character, he enables us to withstand the storms of life.
When our children were young, we camped on the coast in Dorset one year. A storm came in and the field of 100+ tents was wiped out except a couple left standing. Those left standing (including ours) were all “frame tents”. They had the inner frame strength to withstand the storm. With Christ in you, you will withstand the storm.
Hold onto this Psalm’s declaration, “Surely goodness and love will follow me…”. Speak it over yourself. Tell your heart this truth. Breathe in this assurance. It is your life and your health.
With love and blessing,
Roland
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