Good morning! We awaken to another snow covered morning, winter is still present and accounted for. After a couple of sick days, again, I will return to work this morning, praise God for that opportunity! This morning I began a new book in my morning Bible reading, the Book of Daniel. This book is one of my favorites: the stories of God's sovereign will in saving the men from the furnace, lions, and the plots of the heathens all serve to remind us that God is not away on vacation or hanging around as a disinterested observer. No, our Lord is in control and active upon the earth. Were it not for the stain of sin, heaven and nature would be singing such an anthem of praise that we would be caught up in the overflowing joy of all God's creation singing His praise.
Whatever happened to that rock cut from the mountain, but not by human hands, in Nebuchadnezzar's dream? It would be easy for us to fall into the mistake the Israelites made in Jesus' time, that of thinking He would set up His earthly kingdom right at that moment. This mistake would be in forgetting prophecies of the suffering servant and crucifixion as foretold by Isaiah. Jesus' kingdom did begin when he arrived in Bethlehem, but not in the way that human kingdoms are built. This kingdom will have a solid base that will endure forever. You and I are a part of that kingdom, though it may not seem like it right now. The stain of sin is powerful, but our God is mightier. Rest in Him, trust in Him, believe in Him, and share the Good News that He Lives!
Let the glory of the Lord shine in you today!
Bucky
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