Reverence and Awe

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Morning

1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. – John 1:1; 1:14

Christ, our rock of ages, from everlasting to everlasting. As sure as the waves will crash upon the seashore, so will He be Lord of all. The immutability of the Lord is a safe harbor for believers where we can go and take comfort, knowing that if He loved us and gave us grace yesterday, that He will do the same today as well. How difficult it would be to serve a god whose plans would change yearly and as quick as the culture we live in. But thank Him that His ways are never changing.

We can seek His counsel from the Holy Word because we know that it is true, right and just as relevant in today’s society. The unbeliever will say “nonsense, how do you live your faith with a book thousands of years old”! But we children of God say look at what has come to pass, the prophecies and promises that have been fulfilled. We have been now comforted by the Holy Spirit and He has brought to light His counsel and will for our lives. Nonsense? Absolutely not for we have a sure and steady hand guiding us through this roller coaster of life.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever

Evening

A wake up call and a sad truth which is brought to light from this evening’s devotional. So many times we have had our prayers slurred and short. “Instead of heavenly mindedness” Spurgeon declares we have carnal cares, worldly vanities, thoughts of evil, disobedience, lukewarmness, petulance, confidence in an arm of flesh, cowardice and desertion to a very shameful degree.

It sorrows me to think of what Christ has done for me and the sacrifice that was paid but yet I deal with Him treacherously. Praise God that He is never changing as this morning discussed. Although we betray Him and forget the blessings He has bestowed upon us, He is so gracious to forgive and He holds us up with His righteous right hand, forgiven our sins past, present and future so that we might be joined with Him in eternal bliss and will no more deal with Him treacherously.

May we ask for forgiveness with a humble heart and know that we belong to Christ.