Here we are the last day of 2024. Now, whether we are considering it an end or a beginning is a matter of perspective. What marks ours as we consider this moment?
As we wonder, perhaps, how quickly the days sometimes seem to go by, one thing we learn through life is there are things that come and go which only remain a memory of life lived and there continue to be transitions from one thing to another. However, as we consider the reality of those things which are only temporary, let us remember “the word of the Lord remains forever.” (1 Peter 1:25) That means His promises do as well. He Who knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10) is fully able to accomplish His will on our behalf. Even death is but a transition into the eternity to come. Are we taking God at His Word as we strive to live in accordance with it as the foundation (i.e. Matthew 7:24-25) for our life?
As Paul declared. . .
“(16) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)
Anytime spent in God’s Word can be profitable when the heart remains open to the Scriptures’ intended purpose, whether that be our need for teaching, reproof, correction, or training! My prayer is that these daily focuses which began in March of 1998 have sparked a desire to dig even deeper into God’s Word. I also wish to thank you for your interest in receiving these focuses and express my appreciation for the many who have continued to encourage me in my writing. Still, I would urge God’s Word itself to remain the last Word on every subject! As today is merely another day of transition from where we are to what comes next, may we each look to the Lord with a resolve to follow in His Way that leads to the eternity He went to prepare!
Have a great day ENCOURAGED BY THE ETERNITY THAT STILL LIES AHEAD!
Carl
