Preserved by Christ

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me." -Psalm 138:7

The true joy in this psalm is knowing Christ. In Christ, we have evidence of God's protection, the promise of his preserving power, and the forgiveness of sins. He has stretched out his hand to save us from the wrath we deserved.

By his grace, we are delivered from the darkness that dominated our lives and tries to tempt us today. Though we are in the thick of it, Jesus is with us and works for our good.

This is great news for us today. Come what trouble may, we have Christ as a secured anchor for us. How can you face difficulties today in the wake of this news? Do you know you are saved, forgiven, and freed in Jesus to live the life he has set before you? Have courage; be confident in Christ. Rest in him and live.

Every Creature Worshiping

“And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” -Revelation 5:13

One day, the indifference will be gone. The nonchalance in relation to God will melt away, and all that will remain is every creature exalting the Lord. It is now what all of creation groans for, whether we realize it or not. For those of us in Christ, it is a great reminder we were meant for and are headed to something so much better than life as we know it.

He will be worshiped because of his perfection, his power, and his glory. Because of who Jesus is and what he has done for us, we can get in on the action now, worshiping him for redemption, the forgiveness of sins and the new hope he gives us. Each of us will worship leaders for all of creation before the One who sits on the throne.

Today, worship, turn your eyes to Jesus, who he is, and what he has done. Thank him. Rest in him. And invite others to join you.