Wednesday 31. December 2014
1. Sunday after Christmas
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever. (Psalm 111,2-3 ESV)
On this, the final day of 2014, the words of the Psalmist focus our attention on the center, the center of all the universe, and that center is the LORD our God who is our Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Three Persons comprising One God, He is the Triune God of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The works of the LORD were great in 2014. Perhaps our own experience would argue different: sickness, hardships, loss and death were a part of our 2014. Not everything worked out the way we wished. We may have had financial struggles. War and violence made headlines from around the world and even in our beloved nation. Nevertheless, the LORD did great things in 2014.
As one year wanes, a new year waxes, and the Word of the LORD assures us that the works of the LORD will be great in 2015. Hardships and trials will be part of this new year, but we will not bear them alone, for the LORD God will be with us. His righteousness endures forever. This truth is a great comfort to us and sustains us in the days and months ahead as 2015 ticks by in our lives. The LORD bless us and keep us in His grace and mercy each day.
Prayer: O Eternal God, we commit to Your mercy and forgiveness the year now ending and commend to Your blessing and love the times yet to arrive. In the new year, abide among us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may always trust in the saving Name of our LORD Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. (F06)
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