April 9, 2018 - OUR TIMELESS GOD

Day 99 - (Today’s Bible readings: Exodus 22:17–27; Psalm 90; Romans 16:17-27

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!”  For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.”  (Psalm 90:1-4 ESV) 

No man-made structure, philosophy or ability can compare to the everlasting nature of God. The Apostles’ Creed begins, “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,” reflecting that nature.

This hymn by Isaac Watts seems fitting as we witness time rolling on under the watchful eye of our everlasting God.

1  Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come,
    Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home:

2  Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure;
    Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure.

3  Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame,
    From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same.

4  A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone,
    Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

5  Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Soon bears us all away;
    We fly forgotten as a dream Dies at the op'ning day.

6  O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come,
    Be Thou our guard while life shall last And our eternal home! 
    (Lutheran Service Book, Concordia Publishing House, 2006, #733)

Thank You, everlasting God, for being our help in ages past and our hope for years to come. Keep my faith in Jesus strong so that I may live eternally with You. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings form the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings  
Then scroll down to 2018 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless you meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!