"The Lord sat as King at the Flood; yes, the Lord sits as King forever. The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless His people with peace." (Psalm 29. 10, 11-- NASB)
Four young children were swept away in the recent Kentucky floods. When I was younger, I don't remember that I asked too many whys. With a very sad heart, however, I did this morning.
Now I have had theological "reasons" over the years for the seemingly inexplainable, but perhaps a more important realization came to me this morning. Lord God Almighty, while my understanding is so feeble, I know one thing for sure: I desperately, O, so desperately need, depend, rely upon You, for without You, Father, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit, I'm done, no comfort, no sustenance, no hope. You, Lord Jesus, are My my Perfect Everything. I commit any and all questions to You.
I have used our text many times over the years. It is not what one might call a "micro devotional," viz., centers around us, or, "You need to do this," or, "God will do this for you," or, "Here is an answer for your problem," etc. It just very clearly declares a most comforting Eternal reality. "The Lord [Jesus Christ] sat as King at the Flood, yes, the Lord [Jesus Christ] sits as King forever", and, by the way, our "nows" are very much included in, "forever."
Father, in Jesus' Name, Into Your hands I commit myself. Amen.
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Departure for Crow Country August 14
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
