Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8)
We have a few decorative plates at Bethel that share these words from the book of Hebrews. I have one in my office. I love these words because they remind me of a vital understanding for our lives of faith.
We never live merely in the present; for the realities from our past and the hopes for our future shape us in the here and now. They both influence us in the moment. Recognizing that our Lord is the Promise of our past, present, and future is life-giving and life-affirming.
As heirs of the grace of God given in our past, we can dare to find healing for our past.
As recipients of grace witnessed today, we can dare to find wisdom for our present.
As ambassadors of grace that is promised for new days, we can dare to find encouragement for our future.
For if Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever, then all moments are ripe for the in-breaking of the Kingdom!
No comments:
Post a Comment