“I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13
Can you earnestly say this short psalm that was penned by the shepherd King David so many years ago? If you have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb then the answer should be a resounding “yes”! Everything that is good, pleasing, and perfect, has come down to us directly from God’s mighty and generous hand (Jas 1:17). The very breath in our lungs is a gift from God and demands our response of praise (Psalm 150:1). However, the greatest and most perfect of gifts is our salvation in Jesus Christ. Here’s a trustworthy saying for the regenerate believer: Election + Calvary = All is Well. No matter what you are facing today, if you are confident that electing love bought your salvation on Calvary, then all is well and everything else pales in comparison. I trust you have learned to see the grace and mercy of God in your life, and to respond with appropriate thankfulness. If not, then take a hard, focused look at your sin and then look to Calvary…look to Jesus Christ!
- Pastor Craig