1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
As a new year begins, there will be different emotions experienced by all. While no one knows for certain what this year will bring, we can be certain it will bring change. Every year end, we, and things surrounding us, are never the same as when the year began. How we enter into the year may very well determine how we end the year.
There are a lot of factors involved in bringing about change within our lives. Many names of people I know, and some I don’t, fill my prayer list. They all have different needs: some for salvation or spiritual healing; some for resolution of financial problems; some for reconciliation in relational differences; many for physical healing, with some battling life threatening situations; but all have needs! These situations will change their lives. Our President elect has promised to bring about change for our country. Hopefully, these changes will be for good and will promote the righteousness of God in America.
The motivation to remain faithful to Christ is because of the victory He has already obtained for us through His death and resurrection. It is certain that each one of us will face some kind of difficulty and problem within this year. We make the choice to face these problems with Jesus or without Him. It will be much better with Him.
Truly, it is much easier to share truths by which to live than it is to apply or flesh them out within our own lives. Regardless of what life within 2009 may bring into our lives, may we each one resolve within our heart of hearts to remain steadfast (faithful) to our Lord Jesus Christ. May you experience a Blessed New Year! Stay faithful to Jesus!
Learning to serve,
Robert Finley
