Somethings don't change!

"But Lord, you remain the same forever!    Your throne continues from generation to generation." - Lamentations 5:19

Kingdoms come and go. Princes, Rulers, Queens and King, all lead for a time, but they are also displaced by new leaders. Nothing lasts forever. However, in the midst of a life of uncertainty, Jeremiah reaches out to the only One who remains constant - God. In a sense, Jeremiah says to us, "somethings may change, but our Lord never does!"

And so as we live in an age of unexpected twists and turns, I also ask us all to rely on the One who remains the same.

Thank you God that You are unchanging.

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Daleth - living active FAITH

The 4th letter in the Hebrew alphabet is Daleth - it just so happens to begin with a 'D', which is also the fourth letter in the English language (which makes it easier to remember).

In his reflection on his relationship with Yahweh, David writes some interesting thoughts in Psalm 119:25-32. As you read these words, notice the tone of his writi
ng. He uses many words of 'INTENTION' - words that speak of his active faith. He uses words that describe part of his spiritual journey as being something one needs to act out. Faith is not something that we are bystanders in, but rather God invites us to be active participants in this relationship.

 I have underlined just a few on them in the passage.

²⁶ I told you my plans, and you answered.
    Now teach me your decrees.
²⁷ Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,
    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
²⁸ I weep with sorrow;
    encourage me by your word.
²⁹ Keep me from lying to myself;
    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
³⁰ I have chosen to be faithful;
    I have determined to live by your regulations.
³¹ I cling to your laws.
    Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!
³² I will pursue your commands,
    for you expand my understanding.

•  Terry Williams - "This is my living faith, an active faith, a faith of verbs..."

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Don't run in vain

"I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain." - Galatians 2:2

My heart always goes out to those Comrades runners who are close to the finish line, but fail to make the cut off. It seems like a cruel twist of fate. They spend so many hours training and the whole day on the road, but in the end they are just short. (I suppose they have some consolation in competing and actually crossing the line albeit with no medal)

When it comes to the race of life and faith, we need to make sure that we don't run in vain. What good is it for us to get to the end of our lives and to have failed to 'make it?' For me, choosing Jesus is the first step in any race of faith. He is our starting point and he becomes our goal and reward.

As you run the race of life, have you made your choice?
Let's not run in vain.

Living in Grace
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