“And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure, because you protect me from the power of death. I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead. You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure for ever.”
Psalm 16:9-11 [GNT]
It’s so liberating being a Christian – if we really trust God to keep his word. Trust in God brings security, and with security comes freedom to do what is right and good.
I was talking with a work colleague. He told me of his parents who now needed paid care, and how he’d never thought about pensions and the like until he saw their problems. And it’s true. It can make things much easier to have money saved when times are difficult – aren’t we stupid not to? But is it right to save money in case I might need it in my retirement, or is it better to help those who are definitely in need today? Listen to the Lord – hasn’t he promised to look after us.
We are ‘protected from the power of death’ which allows us to serve Jesus faithfully. And at the end of our time on earth… “I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead. You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure for ever.”
Amen.
God bless you.
Phil Hemsley - (originally published in 2004)
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