A Promise for 2014

Hebrews 13:5-6, “…for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”

 

2014 began a few hours ago. Some people may still be trying to wake up and throw off and throw up the effects of their celebration last night. Others may have sit in quietness and solitude as they peered into the future with a mind full of question marks and a long list of the unknowns. While others may have just marked the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 with very little fanfare or celebration. It really does not matter if you chose to celebrate or if you chose not to celebrate. Not a one of us can fully know what the future holds. I have already read an article from the CNBC website describing five things that "could" go wrong in the financial markets in 2014. And it is only the first day of 2014. An old song declares, "...we may not know what tomorrow holds but we do know who holds tomorrow."

 

I choose to write about one of the promises that will be in operation for us in 2014 and I will leave the writing about what may go wrong to the other pundits and commentators. Reality says that they do not know for sure what will happen but they just make an educated guess based on history and other factors of life that they deem to be an indicator of what is going to take place in our world. But as Christians there is a factor in our lives that is often overlooked by the pundits and commentators of our society. I am referring to the "God factor." People make a grave mistake when they leave God out of the equation when it comes to looking at our lives and what is transpiring in them at any given moment.

 

The writer of Hebrews gives us hopeful insight as we enter 2014. We can count on the presence of God with us regardless of the circumstances. God is more than a fair weather friend who only shows up for the celebrations. God is more than a pessimist who shows up when we are in trouble and  declares that life is crumbling around us. God is more than just an optimist who arrives with a smile and a few cute phrases. God shows up with mercy, grace, love and kindness when we face the daily challenges and chores of life. God is the "known" factor in the midst of the unknown. God is the Light in the midst of darkness. God is the Peace who arrives in the midst of our unrest and turmoil. God is the reason that we can face 2014 with courage and boldness when we realize that we will never be alone.

 

Be blessed, encouraged and strengthened as we begin the journey of 2014!!!