I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV

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Donna and I do most every together, mall walking, shopping, cooking, house cleaning, church activities, etc, etc., except yard work and gardening, that’s my job. We very seldom go anywhere alone. We like it that way.

The week before this last Thanksgiving I came down with a cold and bronchitis and Donna went to the morning church service by herself. Some time later when she thought about it she remarked; “that was really a lonely feeling to walk into that sanctuary by myself.” As I heard her say that it struck me, “Wow, at our age that has happened to a lot of our friends. They have lost their mate and now they are doing most everything by themselves.” Donna and I really don’t know how lonely and painful that must be. But over the years we have observed the Lord faithfully sustaining friends as they have gone through painful chapters in life.

We have just entered the new year of 2009, and we don’t know what life will bring during these next twelve months. Part of us wants to know, but God in His wisdom does not reveal that to us. It’s best for us not to know, but faithfully trust Him whether He allows pain or joy. His grace will enable us to grow stronger as we walk close to Him through whatever this new year brings. Trusting our Lord is what will enable us to have victory over fear of the future.

In 1950 Ira Stanphill wrote the popular song “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” Here is the first stanza and chorus:

“I don't know about tomorrow;

I just live from day to day.

I don't borrow from its sunshine

For its skies may turn to grey.

I don't worry o'er the future,

For I know what Jesus said.

And today I'll walk beside Him,

For He knows what is ahead.

Many things about tomorrow

I don't seem to understand

But I know who holds tomorrow

And I know who holds my hand.”

Let’s Pray-
Thank you Father, that we need not fear the future because it’s in your hands.

We believe your promise that your plans for us are for good!

Help us to trust you without reservation.
Amen

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