Psalm 119:89-91 "Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. (90) Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. (91) They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants."
History books have to constantly be rewritten. That's a simple but true
statement. The things that happened yesterday are now history. They are part of
"his story" and can be written in a book in the past tense. The Bible
never has to be rewritten. That's also a simple but true statement. The Word of
God "is settled (established) in heaven." And we know "there are
three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and
these three are one." (1 John 5:7) To say that any part of the Bible is
not true would be the same as calling God a liar. I'm not that bold. Are you? I
may not understand every part of it, but I do believe it is the true Word of
God. Jesus said "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not
pass away." (Matthew 24:35)
Why do I spend an entire paragraph re-establishing that fact? We were reminded
yesterday that our hope is secured in the Word of God; but, if that Word is not
true and applicable today, then our hope is false. From the beginning, God has
assured us that He never changes. We read in the first sentence of the first
book of the Bible, "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the
earth." (Genesis 1:1) We read in Revelation 22:13, "I am Alpha and
Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." We read in the
next to the last sentence of the last book of the Bible, "He which
testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord
Jesus." (Revelation 22:20) He was in the beginning. He will be in the end.
He is the same from first to last. I know I'm rambling this morning, but I want
to be very specific to remind us that the Word which comes from the heart of
God will never change because the heart of God never changes. We can base our
very lives on that wonderful truth. The world and all that is in it changes
every single day, but our God remains the same True and Faithful Lord of
glory! I rejoice in that truth and nothing can sway me from placing my
confidence in the love, mercy, and grace of my Lord. How about you?
1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound) that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun;
we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun.