July 08, 2016: SOAP #2409: Hosea 13-14; Psalm 100, 102; Hebrews 5

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 102:25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded. 27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end.

Observation: This verse informs me that the Creator will outlast His creation. What an amazing Creator! He remains the same; His years will never end! He is as old now as He will ever be. He is as young now as He has ever been. This earth was not created to last forever. We are told there will be a new heaven and a new earth. (Revelation 21:1) Like clothing is to be worn, the earth is to be used. Like clothing should be properly cared for to prolong its usefulness, the earth’s resources should not be wasted. But like clothing that will wear out and need to be replaced, the earth will wear out and God will replace it. No one understands the limitations of this earth more than its Creator!   He understands fault lines and pressure. He understands weather patterns. He understands sink holes and rogue waves.

Application: People who do not know our Creator may become concerned that we will use up the resources of the earth. But those of us who know our Creator know that He has sufficient resources for everything He has planned. And we can joyfully anticipate the new heavens and earth that He is preparing for us!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, your plans were made before this earth was created and extend long after this earth will have served its purpose as a living and preparation place for your church. I trust your plans. Amen

Pastor Leon
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