"Forever, O Lord, Your Word stands firm in heaven." (Psalm 119:89)
"Forever...."--- which includes past, present, and future.
The Bible is not published in chronological order. While it is a supreme "history book," His purpose is more "theological" than historical. Jesus does, however, reveal in His Words that all history is, as the phrase goes, "His Story."
The Bible reveals how the Living Triune God deals with mankind and nations, as well as individuals and families. It is literally full of lessons from which we can/must learn. Though each one of us is of utmost importance to God, Who demonstrated His love for us by giving up Himself for us on the Cross in Jesus Christ, neither you nor I is given "specific" or, what some may think of as "personal/unique," instructions for our daily life, how to conduct ourselves, etc. The Bible instructions have been given once for all because the principles contained therein are "once-for-all" principles. Contrary to modern thought, the, "God-Breathed," Words are just as "relevant" for you and me today as they were for Ezekiel.
Jesus' is The, "Forever," Word of the Father, and it is His Word which, "Forever...stands firm in heaven." You and I can only, "stand firm[]" in our pilgrimage on Planet Earth when we, "stand firm[]" in Jesus Chris and His Words. "All other ground is sinking sand."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You that in this word of "sand," you make my life, "Forever...stand[] firm," in You. Amen.
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When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
