“The righteous shall hold on his way.” (Job 17:9)
“Reader! How comforting to you amid the ebbings and flowings of your changing history, to know that the change is all with you, and not with your God!
Your spiritual vessel may be tossed on waves of temptation, in many a dark midnight. You may think your pilot has left you, and be ready continually to say, “Where is my God?” But fear not! The ship which bears your spiritual destiny is in better hands than yours; a golden chain of covenant love links it to the eternal throne! That chain can never snap asunder.
He who holds it in His hand gives you this as the pledge of your safety—“Because I live, you shall live also.”
“Why are you then cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted within me? hope in God!” You will assuredly ride out these stormy surges, and reach the desired haven.
But be faithful with yourself: see that there be nothing to hinder or impede your growth in grace. Think how little may retard your progress. One sin indulged—one temptation tampered with—one bosom traitor, may cost you many a bitter hour and bitter tear, by separating between you and your God.
Make it your daily prayer, ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’ “
John MacDuff, The Faithful Promiser
Trisha says
Praise God for that chain that can never snap asunder, Christina!! Have a most beautiful Lord’s Day, my friend!
Christina says
Amen Trisha!
Blessing God with you for that “Golden Chain of Redemption” — the most true and beautiful way of salvation!
Praying you and the adorable Poff clan have a beautiful Lord’s Day!
All my love to you my precious sister!
Diana Lovegrove says
Such an encouraging post, Christina, thanks for sharing it and this reminder of the golden covenant promises of God which can never be broken. God bless you, dear sister.
Petra Hefner says
“Make it your daily prayer, ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’ ” Amen! And, thank you, sweet friend. I needed this!
Diane says
“Where is my God?” But fear not! The ship which bears your spiritual destiny is in better hands than yours; a golden chain of covenant love links it to the eternal throne! That chain can never snap asunder.”
I asked this questionSunday night, and He answered before midnight.
I love you Christina.