Over the past few weeks, we have had predictions of snowstorms that were supposed to bring 4-8 inches of snow each. While some of you may have gotten that much snow, we didn’t get near that much snow around the church. Instead, we may have gotten around 3 inches from each storm, but it is hard to tell with all the snow blowing around and then melting. As I heard the predictions, I thought, “I hope we don’t get that much, but I’m not too worried.” The weathermen do their best to analyze weather patterns, storm history, and the like, but in the end, a forecast is an educated guess. Don’t get me wrong … I appreciate the work they do, but I usually take the forecast as a general idea of what it might be like. It is Michigan after all.
God’s Word, however, can be fully relied upon. When people (like Josh McDowell and Lee Strobel) have tried to prove it wrong, they quickly find that they were wrong and often find salvation in/through Jesus Christ. The Bible is filled with true stories of God accomplishing what He said He would do. And, those who trusted often got to enjoy the benefits of believing. Joshua and Caleb come to mind in particular. Because they believed, they were the only ones of their generation that were allowed to enter the promised land. Or, imagine being there when the walls of Jericho fell, after using a very unusual means of attack (in obedience to God). Yes, God is faithful to keep His Word.
So, when God promises a bright future to those who find salvation in Jesus Christ, I know that I can have that confident expectation that is the Bible’s picture of hope. Maybe that’s why Revelation 21 and 22 frequently come to mind. If you haven’t read these chapters in a while, I invite you to read them today. It isn’t just a prediction of what might be (like the weather forecast), it is a statement of what certainly will be.
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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