God's Gift

Good Morning!! How was the earth formed out of nothing? It was the power of God (Jeremiah 51:15). How does God have His way in the hurricane or the tsunami? By His great power (Nahum 1:3). What holds our planet, our solar system, our universe together? It is the power of God (Hebrews 1:3). How is our faith sustained through the challenges of this life? We are kept by the power of God.

who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.—1 Peter 1:5 (NIV)

Isn't it a wonderful comfort to know that our faith, which did not originate in us, to begin with (Ephesians 2:8), is upheld by the strength of God Himself? Our may faith certainly have its ups and downs,...but what a great blessing to know that the One who has begun this good work of salvation in our hearts through faith, will continue the work He has begun. As Augustine reverently observed; "God is not a deceiver, that He should offer to support us, and then, when we lean upon Him, should slip away from us."

The same force that makes the mountains continue, is continually working in our hearts and souls,...by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Father in Heaven, it is only by Your power that we are kept through faith,...and it is Your faithfulness which continues this work of salvation in us until the very end. At times our faith may be weak,...but it is planted in the ability of the Almighty God. Amen.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."