For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,k neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
Someone I love very much prayed the other day and something that she said struck a cord in me that I would like to share with you. During her prayer, she said, "Lord, don't give up on us." Friends, this is an important concern. It is far more important than how much money we have in retirement, what kind of jobs we perform, what others think about us, how long we live, or what we leave behind. It is a concern that transcends every hurt, every pain of loss, every tear that has ever fallen, every heart that has ever been crushed.
Let me say here that I am not consistent. My moods fluctuate and I sometimes waver in the wind. Some days I find it easy to trust, some days I do not. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I get it wrong. Don't depend on me, I will disappoint you. It may take awhile but it will happen. Don't model your faith after mine because you will falter too. I am not who you think I am. I am not who I think I am. I am sometimes more, sometimes less.
There is a truth, however, that transcends you and I. This I know of a surety because I believe HIM. Jesus will never falter. He will never disappoint. He will never give up on you! When I was a young person growing up in Reeltown, Alabama, our youth group would often sing a song, "Jesus is My Rock." As time has gone on, I think I understand more what that means. Have you ever tried to bite a rock? (laugh). I would not recommend it. It will break your teeth. I would venture to guess if I were to dig up a rock in your yard, it would be the same as it was years ago. Vehicles may have passed over it, storms pelted it, but it probably remains very much the same. Jesus told a parable about a wise man who built his house upon a rock......
Jesus is our Rock.....the rock of our salvation......my joy, my strength, my all.....
If you've placed your faith in the Rock, JESUS, don't worry. He will never give up on you. NOTHING can separate you from Him.
That's why Heaven will be a celebration of HIM. That's why HE deserves ALL the praise and glory. That is why He is the Alpha (Beginning) and Omega (the End). That is why He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. He's the Finisher, not you. It's His Life, Let Him Drive!
I'm glad I don't have to depend on me to obtain it or to keep it. Jesus takes care of that.
