Our Hope is in the Lord

As I wrote on Monday, we have the wonderful privilege of placing our hope in the Lord. Psalms 31:23 and 24 (BBE) reminds us, "O have love for the Lord, all you his saints; for the Lord keeps safe from danger all those who are true to him, and gives the workers of pride their right reward. Put away fear and let your heart be strong, all you whose hope is in the Lord."

One seldomly quoted verse by preachers, at least that I've heard, is Nahum 1:7 (BBE). It reads, "The Lord is good, a strong place in the day of trouble; and he has knowledge of those who take him for their safe cover."

Another reassuring verse which I seldom hear quoted is Proverbs 30:5 (BBE). "Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him."

Pause also and meditate on what Psalms 62:8 (BBE) says. "Have faith in him at all times, you people; let your hearts go flowing out before him: God is our safe place. (Selah.)"

It's easier said than done but we can hold onto the Lord even in perilous times. As Psalms 37:40 (BBE) assures us, "And the Lord will be their help, and keep them safe: he will take them out of the hands of the evil-doers, and be their saviour, because they had faith in him."

Even when Death looms over us, we can take comfort in the Father's care. Job 13:15 KJV) was spoken by a man suffering deep physical and emotional distress. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him."

Even our deaths can bring glory to the Lord. The Apostle Paul sure knew that, having faced the Grim Reaper many times. As he wrote in Philippians 1:21 (BBE), "For to me life is Christ and death is profit."

While the world dreads death, we know we'll be home with the Lord. This is what helps go through whatever this world throws at us.

On Saturday, provided Christ doesn't come first, I hope to post about our ultimate friend: Christ.