December 26, 2019: SOAP #3675:  Psalm 117; 119:81-176; 2John; 3John

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

Observation:  Two qualities are found in God’s Word.  It is eternal.  That which was written in Moses’ day “endures to this day” –King David’s day, and today, and for as many tomorrows as there will be.

It is universal.  It “stands firm in the heavens.”  It is trustworthy in all areas of God’s creation. Those now circling the earth in a space station can rely on God’s Word as surely as those whose feet have never left the earth.

God’s Word is as eternal and universal as God.  The Word of Him whose existence is from eternity past to eternity future can be no different!  The Word of Him who fills the universe with His presence can be no different~

Application:   As I approach the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, I must hold on to God’s Word.  Predictions of earthquakes, the unpredictability of various national leaders, the determination of members of the US House of Representatives to impeach our President with no evidence of him having done something worthy of such action—all this and more tells me that I need something eternal and universal for my foundation.

Prayer:   Jesus, the better I am acquainted with the eternal and universal written word of God, and the better I know You, the eternal and universal living Word of God, the better I am prepared to face the uncertainty of a new year.  Holy Spirit, continue to make the Word active in my thoughts.   Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!