The two verses I’m working on memorizing for August are powerful verses, full of confident HOPE in the Lord. The first one is from the amazing first chapter of the New Testament book of Colossians. Christ is before all things – He existed before existence. This clearly separates Christ from every created entity. Do I understand that? I do not. Do I believe that? Absolutely I do. This hope is the cornerstone of the authority of the Holy Trinity.
The second half is also powerfully assuring. In Him all things hold together. It’s been a rocky 2017 across our land since January unfolded with a new President and all the turmoil that has surrounded race relations in our country the past couple of years. I honestly love people and I’m thankful to be part of the Human Race. I know that is very simplistic, but it suits my beliefs. I embrace the truths of the song I learned as a little girl ~ “Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” And he loves the big children too. Remember that in Him all things hold together even when they don’t appear that way. One day…one day!
Now for my second passage – from Hebrews, a wonderful book of the Bible. I love this scripture too. Another verse of confident HOPE!
Isn’t it the most wonderful JOY that every Christian can come right into God’s presence with just the mention of His Name? Unlike the high priests – who could only approach God’s earthly throne in the Holy of Holies of the Tabernacle once a year, we can draw near…with CONFIDENCE! Receiving mercy – finding grace. Yes!
We sang the old hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour,” this past Sunday. It was written in 1872 by Annie S. Hawks. Sing these words, slow and strong if you know the tune – it will bless your soul.
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.
I need Thee, oh I need Thee;
every hour I need Thee.
Oh bless me now my Savior,
I come to Thee.
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;
temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide, or life is vain.
I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;
Thy promises so rich, in me fulfill.
I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
Oh make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.
Truth! In Him all things hold together – and He’s as close as the mention of His Name!
Oh, I love that dear, old song! I sing it often. The words are SO true. It seems I recognize my need of Jesus more and more as I grow older and things become more unsteady in our lives. My dear mother used to tell me that God is pleased the most when we lean on Him the hardest. He must be awful pleased with me right now! LOL!! Thank you for this post, sweet friend. You always encourage me. God bless you.